Animal research projects give elementary students a meaningful way to practice reading informational text, note-taking, and informational writing all at once. Students choose an animal to study, gather facts from…
Choosing an animal is the first challenge of any animal research project, and it matters more than students expect. Some animals are easy to research because books, websites, and videos…
Animal research projects are a common activity in elementary classrooms. These projects allow students to explore the animal kingdom while practicing important academic skills such as reading informational text, gathering…
The best animal research websites for kids include National Geographic Kids, Britannica Kids, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, Animal Corner, and Ducksters. Each site is written at a level students…
If you’ve ever assigned an animal report and immediately heard, “Can I do a cheetah?!” from six students at once… this is for you. Animal research projects and animal report…
The desert can be a challenging and inhospitable place for survival. Many animals thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the scorching heat and arid climate. Whether your class is…
Animal reports are one of my favorite ways to teach research, note-taking, organization, and structured writing all at once. Students love choosing their own animal, and teachers appreciate how naturally…
Do your elementary students enjoy learning about animals? Are you looking for Halloween articles to help students build their reading comprehension? I like to start our animal study in the…
Animal reports are a common research project in elementary classrooms. Students read informational text, gather facts about animals, organize their notes, and turn their research into a written report or…
Help elementary students do animal research about gray wolves with this informational article, list of website resources, note-taking graphic organizers, and comprehension activities. What is included in the Gray Wolf…
Easy to read animal articles written at a middle elementary school level that include QR codes and a fact sort for informational writing. These animal articles have been a lifesaver…
October is the perfect time to study and write about creatures that come out at night. Bats, spiders, owls . . . this month is filled with creepy creatures that…