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    This document provides guidance for a 3rd grade animal research project that will take place over 2 weeks. It outlines the project steps which include choosing an animal to research, taking research notes for a week, and then presenting findings the second week in a format of their choosing such as a poster or book. A list of animal categories and example animals are provided to help students choose what to study. Research topics and helpful websites are also included to guide the students' learning.

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    This document provides guidance for a 3rd grade animal research project that will take place over 2 weeks. It outlines the project steps which include choosing an animal to research, taking research notes for a week, and then presenting findings the second week in a format of their choosing such as a poster or book. A list of animal categories and example animals are provided to help students choose what to study. Research topics and helpful websites are also included to guide the students' learning.

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    Grade 3 Home Learning

    Animal Research Project


    Animal Research Project Overview
    This is a student-led research project.
    These project steps are intended to be basic guidelines.
    We encourage all students to get creative and make this project their own.
    We will be working on it for 2 weeks during our writing task time.

    Animal Research Project Steps


    1) Choose a real life animal that you are interested in to research.
    2) Use these animal research slides to help guide your research process.
    You can record your research notes on blank paper or in a notebook.
    3) Week 1 - You will spend the first week researching, gathering, and organizing
    facts and information about your animal.
    4) Week 2 - During the second week, you will choose how you want to present your
    research and design your finished research project.
    *Presentation Format Ideas: poster, brochure, mini book, file folder lapbook, etc.
    Animal Research Ideas
    *You can use this list to help you decide what animal to research.
    *Not all animals are listed so feel free to explore outside of this list.

    Classification: Mammals Classification: Reptiles


    Animals: Elephant, Monkey, Bear, Dolphin, Animals: Alligator, Crocodile, Lizard, Iguana,
    Giraffe, Hippo, Lion, Tiger, Panda, Zebra Chameleon, Snake, Python, Turtle

    Classification: Fish Classification: Amphibians


    Animals: Shark, Octopus, Jellyfish, Animals: Frog, Bullfrog, Toad, Salamander
    Seahorse, Manta Ray, Starfish

    Classification: Birds Classification: Insects


    Animals: Peacock, Flamingo, Eagle, Falcon, Animals: Spider, Grasshopper, Butterfly,
    Hawk, Owl, Macaw, Duck, Penguin Bee, Ladybug, Ant
    Helpful Research Hints
    *Always add “for kids” when using Google search.
    *The top search results usually have the best information.
    *Key Words - Use key words to help you focus your search.
    *You can use the websites below to help you get started with your research.

    Animal Websites For Kids


    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/
    https://www.coolkidfacts.com/animals/
    https://animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/
    https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals.html
    https://a-z-animals.com/
    https://www.factzoo.com/
    https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/list
    Animal Research Information Topics
    *You can use these information topics as key words when researching your animal.
    *You can organize your research notes under these topic headings.

    Classification (Mammal/Reptile/Amphibian/Fish/Bird/Insect)

    Status (Common/Threatened/Endangered)

    Habitat/Home

    Food/Diet

    Body Features/Adaptations

    Behaviour/Habits

    Life Cycle/Parental Care

    Interesting Facts/Other Information

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