Animal Research Activities for big kids tied to life science/ecology units! Includes 70 pages of guided notes to help support student understanding of ecology concepts through an animal of interest! Meets NGSS standards and ELA CCSS! This document includes the following: - Comprehensive Animal Research Note Sheets - Circle Schema Builder - KWL Chart - Can/Have/Are/Eat/Live Graphic Organizer - Informational Fact Graphic Organizers (Flower, Web, List) - Basic Biome Vocabulary (Words/Definitions) - Empty Vocabulary Chart - Empty Vocabulary Chart (With illustration box) - Animal Analysis Note/Writing Sheets 1.Geographic Location (Proper Nouns) 2. Physical Characteristics (Adjectives) 3. Behavior (Verbs) 4. Habitat 5. Abiotic/Biotic Factors- Habitat 6. Abiotic Factors- Habitat 7. Biotic Factors- Habitat 8. Abiotic/Biotic Factors T-Chart (Habitat) 9. Biomes 10. Abiotic/Biotic Factors- Biomes 11. Abiotic Factors- Biomes 12. Biotic Factors- Biomes 13. Abiotic/Biotic Factors T-Chart (Biomes) 14. Structural Adaptations 15. Behavioral Adaptations 16. Adaptations Graphic Organizer 17. Offspring 18. Competition 19. Mutualism 20. Parasitism 21. Commensalism 22. Population -Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram (2 Animals) -Compare/Contrast Detailed (2 Animals) -3 Predator-Prey Relationship Writing -2 Ecology Energy Pyramid - Levels of Biological Organization -Animal Food Chain Project -Animal Food Web Project - Ecological Levels Circle Graphic Organizer -Animal Life Cycle Graphic Organizers (3, 4, 5 stages) -Animal Life Cycle Stages Writing activity (3, 4, 5 stages) - 9 Animal Writing Prompts (ELA Standards and NGSS Essential Questions) -Animal Opinion Research Writing Assignment 1. Brainstorm Sheet- Identify a problem (for animal/biome/habitat) 2. Making a claim draft prep sheet (sentence starters) 3. Providing evidence draft prep sheet (3 main ideas) 4. 5 pages of paragraph analysis draft prep (step by step graphic organizers for how to construct each paragraph) 5. 1 blank page for final writing IF YOU PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT PLEASE GIVE A RATING AND SUBSCRIBE! :)
Have your students been researching Habitats? Are they making dioramas to show their understanding of their habitat? Do you need a quick & easy rubric to grade their poster presentation? -------------> Then this product is for you!! Use our rubric to assess their Habitat Diorama Project! Want the whole guide to conducting a habitat research project in the primary grades? Check out our Habitat Research Project for Primary Students In the full project product, you'll get step-by-step instructions for guiding students through independent research & writing. Students also have an option to present a diorama, PowerPoint (Student Template Included!!) and a poster presentation. Rubrics are included for all three presentation types! This rubric be found as one of the many resources in our 2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE Life Science Unit! Looking for other NGSS Aligned Resources for 2nd Grade? 2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE YEAR Bundle! Earth, Life & Physical Science! The COMPLETE 2nd Grade NGSS Earth Science Unit The COMPLETE 2ND Grade NGSS Life Science Unit The COMPLETE 2nd Grade NGSS Physical Science Unit We also have complete STEM units for all the sciences in Kindergarten and 1st grade! You May Also Be Interested in our other Life Science Activities, Lessons & Engineering Design Challenges: Seed Dispersal Engineering Design Challenge Habitat Characteristics Graphic Organizer Habitat Research Project for Primary Students What Do Plants Need to Survive Investigation Habitat Characteristics: Plant and Animal Life Activity & Guide Engineering Design Challenge Student Collaboration Rubric Introduction to Pollinators & Seed Dispersal Compare & Contrast Habitats Lesson and Graphic Organizer Living and Nonliving- A Habitat Exploration Activity _____________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE leave feedback on your purchases. You can earn TPT credits to use on future purchases just for doing so. We also really enjoy hearing back from customers, so that we can continue to improve our products and provide the best STEM resources possible! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Us on TPT It pays to follow my store! all new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours! Just click the green star to follow and you will be the first to know when new products are posted. Follow Us on Pinterest Follow Us on Instagram ______________________________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions or concerns about a product please email us at [email protected] or choose the "Ask a question" option and we will help you in any way that we can!
This free animal research project will provide you with a writing unit of study that will help you build excitement about writing informational text in your classroom.
This is a research project I created to utilize the website thinglink.com. The project has students research a habitat and put the information they have found into a thinglink project. Students are given instructions and a rubric on one page and a research guide on the other page. The research gu...
I've created this Animal Habitats Science Unit so our students can learn and research about 7 different animal habitats in a hands-on way.
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Grade 4 Habitat Research Project Organizer Includes places for information on: prey, predators, consumers, producers, food chains, adaptations, habitats etc.
This Animal Report can be used for ANY animal. It is a great way to help elementary students research and write about animals. Students participate in
Habitat Close Reads are informational text posters/passages describing 5 different habitats. These close reads are perfect for research on habitats. A bonus research recording sheet is provided. Habitats covered: Ocean Wetlands Grasslands Dessert Rainforest If you are looking for a habitat unit and habitat notebook, check out Habitat Unit for Student Discovery Learners. What Teachers are Saying: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent resource with appropriate and useful information for students to use as part of a research activity. Thank you! — Rachel L. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An excellent resource to go along with our animal habitats unit. Thanks for the great resource! — Maria C. ⭐️Follow me for updates on new resources.
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Mountain Habitat Packet: This packet includes lined and unlined graphic organizers for recording research and information on mountains, 3 writing prompts, 1 drawing prompt, and a poster that illustrates and defines mountain ranges. Also see my Biome Bundle! Habitat Organizers Habitat Unit
**Full Product Preview** This is a research project for students to self explore and learn about grade level science topics. Students will learn about a habitat, take notes and write a written informational response about what they learned. Students will then choose a habitat of their own to research and create a project based on their research. You will get a total of 10 google slides. Students who spend 20 minutes a day on this should be completed in a week. This is a great introduction to your unit or a fun science station or activity on busy weeks. * I have included text boxes for you. I have also uploaded all videos for students to access. I made it easy for you to delete as well if you choose to add your own. This project is READY TO GO! Google slides included are: •Research title page •Learning slide: students will learn about the science topic by watching videos and reading articles •Graphic organizers (2) that go along with the learning slide •Written response that goes with the learning slide and their graphic organizers •Project introduction slide •Graphic organizers (2) that go along with the student project slide •Project choice board •Rubric Science Research Bundle: CLICK HERE to get 4 research projects for your students at a discounted rate! Follow Me! Click the green star next to my logo or… Click Here for TPT updates and sales. **All my products are 20% off the first 48 hours!** Click Here to follow me on Pinterest.
This book explores the ecological concepts and ideas involved in the practice of habitat restoration by taking a theoretical approach that will appeal to ecologists concerned with the structure and dynamics of communities. The contributors examine aspects of this new realization and its implications for both ecology and the practice of habitat restoration. What emerges is the outline of a new paradigm for ecological research and the basis for a stronger relationship between theory and practice in this area.
Are you looking to elevate your Ecosystems and Biomes unit? This 4th or 5th grade project based learning unit for ecosystems incorporates science, nonfiction reading, research, writing, and the arts! Read to find out how I organized the research project, what our launch activity was, the driving que
In this resource you will find 32 concepts on the subject of Ecosystems & Habitats Teaching elementary school students about ecosystems and animal habitats is like opening a door to a world of interconnectedness and wonder. Ecosystems are like nature's neighborhoods, where animals, plants, and their surroundings work together in harmony. It's a chance to introduce young minds to the intricate web of life on Earth, from the lush rainforests to the chilly Arctic tundras. By exploring animal habitats within these ecosystems, we can help students understand how different creatures have found their perfect homes, each uniquely adapted to their surroundings. It's not just about learning facts; it's about nurturing a sense of responsibility towards preserving these habitats and the incredible diversity of life they support. By teaching about ecosystems and animal habitats, we're empowering our students to become future caretakers of our planet, ensuring that these natural wonders continue to thrive for generations to come. *For each concept you will find 4 cards: the concept, the explanation, a picture and a riddle. What are concept cards? Science concept Cards are a valuable tool for teachers. These cards are designed to provide clear and concise definitions of important science terms and concepts, along with images and that illustrate each concept. They can be used to introduce new vocabulary words to students, as well as to review previously learned words. By using Science Vocabulary Cards, students can improve their science literacy and deepen their understanding of key science concepts. For maximum engagement and fun I added a riddle for each concept Science riddles are a fun way to challenge students' knowledge of science concepts and vocabulary. How to use the cards: Introduce new vocabulary Reinforce learning Encourage independent learning: Matching game Go fish Memory game Charades Pictionary Checkout MY STORE for more great resources and FOLLOW ME for more deals to come!! You are also invited to JOIN MY MAILING LIST and get great freebies and information about deals and sales. We love FEEDBACK! And you earn CREDITS!
This project outline includes: -Learning Goal and Success Criteria -Guidance in forming research questions -Pages for students to use to organize their research and sources -Rough draft pages, in two different formats -Final project outlines in three different formats: -Flip Book -Regular Book, with or without pictures -Poster Board display -Peer-editing checkbric -Teacher assessment checkbric -Teacher assessment 4-level rubric I originally created this project for the Habitats and Communities unit in the Grade 4 Ontario Science curriculum that was in use until June 2022. Please download the preview to see all of the pages in this product before you purchase it. I hope your students enjoy this project and that having all of the handouts prepared for you allows you focus on their learning and curiosity, rather than the paperwork.
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Have your students been researching Habitats? Are they making posters to show their understanding of their habitat? Do you need a quick & easy rubric to grade their poster presentation? -------------> Then this product is for you!! Use our rubric to assess their Habitat Poster Project! Want the whole guide to conducting a habitat research project in the primary grades? Check out our Habitat Research Project for Primary Students In the full project product, you'll get step-by-step instructions for guiding students through independent research & writing. Students also have an option to present a diorama, PowerPoint (Student Template Included!!) and a poster presentation. Rubrics are included for all three presentation types! This rubric can be found as one of the many resources in our 2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE Life Science Unit! Looking for other NGSS Aligned Resources for 2nd Grade? 2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE YEAR Bundle! Earth, Life & Physical Science! The COMPLETE 2nd Grade NGSS Earth Science Unit The COMPLETE 2ND Grade NGSS Life Science Unit The COMPLETE 2nd Grade NGSS Physical Science Unit You May Also Be Interested in our other Life Science Activities, Lessons & Engineering Design Challenges: Seed Dispersal Engineering Design Challenge Habitat Characteristics Graphic Organizer Habitat Research Project for Primary Students What Do Plants Need to Survive Investigation Habitat Characteristics: Plant and Animal Life Activity & Guide Engineering Design Challenge Student Collaboration Rubric Introduction to Pollinators & Seed Dispersal Compare & Contrast Habitats Lesson and Graphic Organizer Living and Nonliving- A Habitat Exploration Activity ______________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE leave feedback on your purchases. You can earn TPT credits to use on future purchases just for doing so. We also really enjoy hearing back from customers, so that we can continue to improve our products and provide the best STEM resources possible! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Us on TPT It pays to follow my store! all new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours! Just click the green star to follow and you will be the first to know when new products are posted. Follow Us on Pinterest Follow Us on Instagram ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please leave feedback on your purchases. You can earn TpT credits to use on future purchases just for doing so. If you have any questions or concerns about a product please email us at [email protected] or choose the "Ask a question" option and we will help you in any way that we can!
The Habitat Research Project Polar Regions makes the perfect research based learning packet. They integrate science, reading and writing and are great for differentiation in the classroom. Students will love learning about this habitat and the animals that live in there. ♥POLAR REGION Research/Report Project Booklet The Earth has many different environments, varying in temperature, moisture, light, and many other factors. These environments are called Habitats! Each of these habitats has distinct life forms living in it, forming complex communities of interdependent organisms. This “Polar Region” Research Project has been designed to help students to develop their ability to do independent research from an early age and to learn about this habitat in a fun and easy way. It includes 15 pages: • three fun graphic organizers for you to complete with information about the habitat • a colorful poster featuring six animals that live in the habitat • a worksheet where students can label the name of the animals that live in the habitat (for younger students) • six graphic organizers for you to complete with information on different animals that live in this habitat (every page features a different animal) and a blank template for you to add more examples • a page to add your references & sources (non-fiction books and reliable websites), and … • I have added a cover page so you can make these pages into a nice booklet. (Just staple the cover and all the pages together). • I have also included a page with (suggested) basic instructions for students on how to do their research (you can use your own instructions of course) ♥The POLAR REGION Research/Report Project Booklet ✓These worksheets can be used as starters for your students to prepare a writing or speaking report, to create a habitats research folder, as an opening or closing activity when learning about habitats, as an Earth Day project, as homework, or just as an extra activity for your Science class. ✓You can use it in the classroom or as an extension project at home. ✓This is a great and easy tool for you to spark your students’ curiosity ✓Your students will love to see their finished booklets displayed in the classroom. BEFORE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT: Please read the description and look at the thumbnail images.
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Animal Research Project (animals, adaptations, habitats, predator and prey, research, reading for information, note-taking) This is a simple mini-research project that can be used with textbooks, nonfiction books, and articles found online. Students will research animals of their choice and record facts about adaptations, habitats, diets, etc. about them. This is the printable featured on Kelly's Classroom Online: Incredible Animals. Two pages in all, black and white only credits: font by Kimberly Geswein Fonts, clip art by Teacher's Gumbo Follow Kelly's Classroom Online: Blog: www.kellysclassroomonline.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellysclassroomonline Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/kellysclassroomonline Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellysclassroomonline Twitter: twitter.com/kellysclassroom Copyright ©Kelly Wilson, Kelly's Classroom / Kelly's Classroom Online All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Due to the nature of digital files, refunds and exchanges are not available.
Your early learners will love this Arctic Lapbook! This is the perfect way to study and learn about the Arctic! A perfect resource for your study on Animal Habitats! Lapbooks are a great way to conduct research, review information, and learn in a new and fun way! Students will love completing this fun activity! See it in ACTION my blog! What is included? - Welcome to the Arctic Cover - Weather Flap - Map of the Arctic - The Arctic Scene - Facts Pocket with Fact Slips (Three options: completed, fill in the blank, or blank) - Unique Animals Flaps (Trace it Activity) - Animals Pocket - Plants Pocket - Snapshots Pocket with Real Photos - My Favorite Facts Back Cover What will your students need? - a manila folder - glue or tape - colored pencils, crayons, or markers - scissors - construction paper for strength (optional)
Learn about and discover Animals and their Habitats with science, writing, drawing, problem solving, research with technology and create a small scale, dream habitat for a choice of animal. ✂Join my Newsletter & get a FREE Art Tutorial for your Classroom (seriously!) ☛CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! (and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE) Description: Prompt for Inquiry You are have been hired to design a dream habitat for an animal of your choice for a new zoo being built by the X-Animal Company. As a researcher and to design a perfect habitat for your animal, you will need to become an expert on that animal. You will need to use a variety of technologies to research as much as you can about that animal and record facts you find. In this project, you will research and write journal entries about expeditions, collect data on the animal, its habitat and predators/prey, write an informational report about the animal and its habitat, and you will design and build a small scale model habitat for your animal. What is Project Based Learning?: Project Based Learning is a method of teaching where students have a question or topic that relates to the curriculum that they work on for an extended period of time in an engaging, creative, and experimental manner and respond to the question through a challenge. The difference between PBL and creating a project is that projects are created AFTER learning and PBL allows students to learn through the entire process and toward a goal of answering a challenge or question. The project is focused on student’s learning goals and curriculum using creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and self-management. The best part about PBL is that it is brings a lot of learning subjects together in one project, allowing students to spend a lot of time on their PBL while meeting many aspects of the curriculum all at once. How To Use: -In this product you will see Lesson Plans and Student Worksheets alternate as you scroll through the PDF. The lesson plans will act as guidelines for you on how to implement the student worksheet and will present you with materials needed and insight into the student’s assignment. Note, for this PBL project you will need to allow your students access to a variety of information and technologies (such as computers/internet) to allow them to do their personal investigations. -Photocopy any necessary student handouts such as step-by-steps or rubrics. These will be needed during your art lesson and are very helpful for students. NOTE: Preview is saved in a small file size so quality is poor. Purchased product does not have a watermark and is saved in the highest quality. This Product Includes: -About Project Based Learning Page -How to Use Page -13 detailed lesson plans for each of the lessons. -24 Student work pages: -The Beginning, You've been Hired (about the project) -Coloring Title Page for PBL work book/binder/duotang -Brainstorm animals student likes page -"The Animal I choose" page with recording of basic facts -"I'm Designing a habitat for..." poster page for bulletin board display -"Before the Expedition, I Know..." fact recording page -"The First Expedition" researching basic facts about their animal -"What to bring on an expedition"- researching latest equipment and tools by real life scientists and researchers, using multiplication to create a cost sheet for supplies for an expedition -"Habitat Exploration: Expedition" researching animal's habitat and recording data, learning about habitats -Journal Entry: Habitat Expedition -Field Sketch: Habitat Expedition -"The Second Expedition" -researching prey and predators to the students animal, learning about prey and predators -Journal Entry: Second Expedition (prey and predators) -"The Third Expedition: Adaptations" -researching adaptations and researching adaptations specific to student's animal -Journal Entry: The Third Expedition- reflect on animal's adaptations -"What I Know NOW about my animal" -Pages 32-25: Planning Sheets and Report papers for informational write on student's animal and its habitat -Pages 37-40: Building a Small Scale model for dream habitat for animal sheet, planning sheets (sketch of model/materials needed sheet) and rubric for model. 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Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate: -the resource and what it is made up of -how the resource forms -where the resource is distributed around the world -why it is distributed that way -uses of the resource -the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environment Included in this file is: -project outline and note-taking guide -peer evaluation form -link to Google slide template for student presentations -grading rubric -teacher notes -suggested research resources This project was originally designed for use in my 6th grade science classroom. Before assigning the project, we learn about different types of resources (material and energy) (renewable and nonrenewable) and analyze a map of some common resources found around the world, and how they are distributed. I typically spend a little over a week dedicated to working on this project (60 minute class periods). The materials provided should give you flexibility as far as how much time you would like to spend working on this project in your own classroom. **Sept 2021 Update: The link the the original student template is no longer working, and I unfortunately no longer have access to the original, editable file. Please use the Google link in the separate pdf to access a copy of the template. If you are still having difficulties accessing the student template, email me at [email protected]. Sorry for the inconvenience!** This project aligns with the following standards: NGSS-MS-ESS3-1 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. NGSS-MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Key words: natural resources, material resources, fossil fuels, renewable vs. nonrenewable resources, human impact, resource use, conservation, earth science, earth systems, environmental impact, consequences, resource distribution, research project
The Animals and Ecosystems Zoo Project is my FAVORITE project of the year! I sit all the kids down and announce that our class has bought a zoo! And we're
This is an inquiry-based student-centered research activity that builds knowledge of life systems, habitats, and communities.
Are you looking to elevate your Ecosystems and Biomes unit? This 4th or 5th grade project based learning unit for ecosystems incorporates science, nonfiction reading, research, writing, and the arts! Read to find out how I organized the research project, what our launch activity was, the driving que
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This is a project I created for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Students worked in groups of 3-4 to create a diorama representing a habitat. This set includes: -Anchor chart listing six animal habitats -Diorama assignment sheet -Planning sheet for groups as they research their habitats -Sheet to sketch plan for diorama -Writing assignment sheet -Diorama rubric -Writing rubric **There are more than 6 habitats and you could easily add more to your students' choices. I found the most resources for the 6 habitats that I listed. (BrainPOPJr has videos for these 6 habitats well).
