Students will be working on their Animal Report project for the next few weeks. Some of the work is done in class, but some of the work must also be completed at home. Each student will have a large manila envelope with the animal report instructions and pacing guide.
Students must select an animal (living or extinct) to research and find an informational book and an Internet article using a credible source on their animal. The book may be a hard copy or an electronic book (i.e. on a Kindle). Students who bring me their book sooner will get their first choice on animal topics (there will be no duplicates). There are MANY possible choices. Here is a list of animals that have been already selected.
All students will have an opportunity to check out a book from our school library on our library day (but of course, some students may want to get a headstart before our assigned library day). Previous years' samples are below.
Animal Report Components:
Folder:
(front) Large, hand-drawn illustration of the animal with large lettering for the name. Student name and number written along the vertical tab.
(center) Photo gallery with at least six photos with captions; The captions should give factual details that match the photo.
(back) A minimum of four "creatives." Students may choose to use given templates or design their own!
Informative Report:
Typed report that follows formatting guidelines; printed and inserted into the folder
Be sure to check all edits and revise your rough draft before printing.
Diorama:
Foreground with a large printed picture, large lettering for the animal name
Background with illustrations of the animal's natural habitat
Students will also utilize the Internet to research information. They will also need to find, print, and highlight important facts in at least one article. Possible research websites are below, but there are countless more online!