Cornish 1st Grade Animal Research

BLACK BEAR
kid's page
bear web site




                      Find information about your animal:

Describe what this animal looks like.
  • How big is it?
  • What color(s) can it be?
  • What is the animal covered with? Fur, scales, feathers, something else?
  • Special body parts? Long or blunt nose? Exta long tail, no tail? Feet with claws or webs? Other?
Describe where this animal lives.

  • Does it live in Africa or Asia or Maine?
  • On a mountain or field?
  • In a tree, a cave, a nest or a barn?
Explain how this animal gets its food.

  • Does it dig for food?
  • Chase and eat another animal?
  • Does it need a human to take care of it??

Describe how this animal spends it's day.

  • Does this animal have enemies?
  • Does this animal play or rest in a special spot?
  • Does this animal like to be with others or alone?


Other questions we will answer during discussions:


What are 3 interesting things you have learned about this animal?

Where did you get your information about this animal?

Who gave you help with this project? How did they help you?

Why do you think 1st graders should use computers and the Internet for research and other learning?



Classroom Work
- Student tasks, discussions and examples


Teacher Resources




CHEETAH
kid's page
cheetah web site


ELEPHANT, African
kid's page
elephant web site


HORSE, Clydesdale
kid's page
Clydesdale site
GIRAFFE
kid's page
giraffe web site

GORILLA
kid's page
gorilla web site

MAINE TURTLE
kid's page
turtle web site

PENGUIN
kid's page
penguin web site

SEA TURTLE
kid's page
sea turtle web site

SNOW LEOPARD
kid's page

snow leopard web site

WHITE TAIL DEER
kid's page
deer web site