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Here isĪ picture of our favorite animal (the amazing duck!) in it's natural ** Note: Some larger groups such as penguins and butterflies have species that are endangered, but the entire group is not marked.īeautiful than to observe animals in their natural habitat. We also have lots of fun facts about animals, so enjoy, and we hope you learn something about animals along the way. Check out your favorite animal or type of animal below to learn more about them. Not that we're biased or anything, but we think ducks are the best animals ever. The interaction, survival, and beauty of animals is worth understanding and studying. Student has produced an evidence based claim synthesizing their animal facts into a concern.The kingdom of animals is fascinating.Student can speak using the vocabulary of the discipline.Student will be able to articulate what concerns she/he has for the animal.What concerns do you have for your young?.What items do you need so you continue to use your body structure to function at its best potential?.How would you want your habitat enclosure to look?.The following questions were presented to the students: What concerns would your animal have about living in the zoo? (What needs would your animal want met?)Īdditional clarifying questions (from the viewpoint of the animal): After students completed their research, they were given the task to write a letter to the zookeeper or aquarist from the animal's viewpoint sharing their concerns about their new life at the zoo. Students researched an animal locating facts about their habitat, their body structure and function, their diet, their young and other interesting facts. Synthesizing what is learned moves beyond a written report to a showcase knowledge thereby validating student learning to a higher degree. This, in addition to c reating a virtual talking picture, allows students to practice supporting a claim with evidence. W riting in the first person voice from the viewpoint of the animal requires students to apply the new knowledge learned through their research.