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Students will be able to identify and describe various characteristics of animals.

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Students will understand different habitats where animals live and how they adapt to those environments.

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Students will learn about different dietary habits of animals.

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Students will be able to categorize animals into different classes such as mammals, reptiles, birds, etc.

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Students will develop an understanding of the importance of animal conservation and ways to protect endangered species.

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What makes an animal unique and what do they need to survive?

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Introduce the topic of animals, covering characteristics, habitats, diets, and classification. Utilize pictures and videos to make the content engaging. For collaboration, students can use Padlet to post pictures and facts about their favorite animals.

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Divide students into small groups and assign each group an animal to research. Groups will present their findings on Padlet, including pictures and key facts about the animal’s characteristics, habitat, diet, and classification.

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Many people have questions about animal testing ethics and the animal testing debate. We take our responsibility for the ethical treatment of animals in medical research very seriously. At Stanford, we emphasize that the humane care of laboratory animals is essential, both ethically and scientifically. Poor animal care is not good science. If animals are not well-treated, the science and knowledge they produce is not trustworthy and cannot be replicated, an important hallmark of the scientific method.

There are several reasons why the use of animals is critical for biomedical research:

** Animals are biologically very similar to humans. In fact, mice share more than 98% DNA with us!

** Animals are susceptible to many of the same health problems as humans - cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

** With a shorter life cycle than humans, animal models can be studied throughout their whole life span and across several generations, a critical element in understanding how a disease processes and how it interacts with a whole, living biological system.

The ethics of animal experimentation

Nothing so far has been discovered that can be a substitute for the complex functions of a living, breathing, whole-organ system with pulmonary and circulatory structures like those in humans. Until such a discovery, animals must continue to play a critical role in helping researchers test potential new drugs and medical treatments for effectiveness and safety, and in identifying any undesired or dangerous side effects, such as infertility, birth defects, liver damage, toxicity, or cancer-causing potential.

U.S. federal laws require that non-human animal research occur to show the safety and efficacy of new treatments before any human research will be allowed to be conducted. Not only do we humans benefit from this research and testing, but hundreds of drugs and treatments developed for human use are now routinely used in veterinary clinics as well, helping animals live longer, healthier lives.

It is important to stress that 95% of all animals necessary for biomedical research in the United States are rodents - rats and mice especially bred for laboratory use - and that animals are only one part of the larger process of biomedical research.

Stanford researchers are obligated to ensure the well-being of animals in their care, in strict adherence to the highest standards, and in accordance with federal and state laws, regulatory guidelines, and humane principles. They are also obligated to continuously update their animal-care practices based on the newest information and findings in the fields of laboratory animal care and husbandry.

Researchers requesting use of animal models at Stanford must have their research proposals reviewed by a federally mandated committee that includes two independent community members. It is only with this committee's approval that research can begin. We at Stanford are dedicated to refining, reducing, and replacing animals in research whenever possible, and to using alternative methods (cell and tissue cultures, computer simulations, etc.) instead of or before animal studies are ever conducted.

Organizations and Resources

There are many outreach and advocacy organizations in the field of biomedical research.

Stanford Discoveries

What are the benefits of using animals in research? Stanford researchers have made many important human and animal life-saving discoveries through their work.

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Many people have questions about animal testing ethics and the animal testing debate. At Stanford, we emphasize that the humane care of laboratory animals is essential, both ethically and scientifically. Poor animal care is not good science.

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Students will individually create a mini-booklet about an animal of their choice, including illustrations and descriptions of its characteristics, habitat, diet, and classification. Use Padlet to store and share their booklets with the class.

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For students needing remediation, provide simpler animals to research and extra resources like videos and readings. For those who excel, assign a project on endangered species and conservation efforts. Utilize Padlet to collect and display their projects.

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From majestic mammals like bison and grizzly bears to tiny desert wildflowers, America harbors a remarkable array of plant and animal species.

Unfortunately many of our species have not fared well over the past few decades, suffering from threats such as habitat loss and the spread of invasive species.

Scientists estimate that up to one-third of U.S. species are at increased risk of extinction, and more than 1,600 U.S. plants and animals already have been federally listed as threatened or endangered and protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The National Wildlife Federation has long has been focused on protecting the most vulnerable of our wild species.

Our Approach

The National Wildlife Federation works to defend, strengthen, fund, and ensure effective implementation of the Endangered Species Act and other core wildlife protection laws.

Defending and strengthening the Endangered Species Act, which provides an essential legal safety net to prevent the loss of plant and animal species to extinction.

Holding federal agencies and others accountable for complying with laws protecting rare and endangered species using cooperation, persuasion, and-where necessary-litigation.

Advocating for increased funding for federal and state conservation programs that benefit endangered species.

Protecting, restoring, and connecting the habitats on which endangered species and other wildlife depend for their survival, and encouraging wildlife-friendly land management practices.

Reducing threats to wildlife that can lead to their endangerment and extinction, such as loss of habitat, contamination of water and spread of invasive species.

State Wildlife Action Plans

One of the best ways to protect endangered species is to prevent their decline and deterioration in the first place. Toward that end, National Wildlife Federation works to maintain healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plant species through promoting broad-based conservation efforts such as State Wildlife Action Plans. National Wildlife Federation is advocating for passage of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, which is a bold new approach for providing the funding needed to carry out these proactive conservation plans.

Climate Change

Climate change is making the protection of endangered species increasingly challenging. Climate change not only affects our plants and animals directly -through changes in temperature and precipitation for instance-but can worsen the impact on endangered species of traditional threats, such as invasive species, wildfires and diseases.

The National Wildlife Federation is playing a leadership role in developing and promoting innovative approaches for climate-smart conservation that can safeguard endangered species and other wildlife in the face of a changing climate.

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Protecting Endangered Species | National Wildlife Federation

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From majestic mammals like bison and grizzly bears to tiny desert wildflowers, America harbors a remarkable array of plant and animal species. Unfortunately many of our species have not fared well over the past few decades, suffering from threats such as habitat loss and the spread of invasive species.

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Formative Assessment: Observation and Discussion

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Formative Assessment: Observation and Discussion

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Observe students during group activities and engage them in discussions to gauge their understanding of the topic.

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Conduct short quizzes after each sub-topic (characteristics, habitats, diets, classification) to check comprehension.

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Take this image quiz at Encyclopaedia Britannica to test your knowledge of animals.

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Assign a final project where students create a comprehensive report or presentation on an animal of their choice, summarizing all they have learned. Share these projects on Padlet.

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Free Animal Google Slides themes and PowerPoint templates

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Download our Animal themes and customize your presentations in Google Slides and PowerPoint to inspire your audience ✓ Free ✓ Easy to edit ✓ Professional

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Conduct a group discussion where students share key takeaways from the lesson and reflect on what they found interesting or challenging.

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Ask each student to write down one new thing they learned about animals and one question they still have. Collect these exit tickets to assess understanding and address any remaining questions.

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Free printable exit ticket templates you can customize | Canva

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Get your students’ thoughts about the day’s lesson using free, editable exit ticket templates that can be customized online.

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Assign students to research another animal not covered in class and write a short report including its characteristics, habitat, diet, and classification. Encourage them to find interesting facts and pictures to include.

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What's included in this animal report writing template?

This fantastic resource is the perfect way to teach children how to research and write an interesting report about different animals. It's ideal for children to support their topic on living things in their environment.

It features an easy-to-use animal report writing template which enables children to choose an animal, research it thoroughly, and write down interesting facts about it in a clear and structured way. Children can write down the name of their chosen animal in the middle of the worksheet, and then complete information on each of the following areas:

What it looks like

How it adapts to the environment

What weather it likes

Where it lives

Habitat

Basic needs

Behaviour

Diet

If it is a predator or prey

Once they have completed their worksheet, your class will have all the information they need to create a fascinating information report. In addition, this wonderful resource is also available in an editable version, so you can amend it to suit the needs of your specific lesson.

How can I use this animal report writing template in class?

This activity is a great way to nurture children's natural curiosity about the world. They can have fun finding out lots of interesting facts about their favourite animals and hone their research skills at the same time. They can use our simple animal report writing template to channel this new-found knowledge into a structured format, which they can then use to create an information report to present to the class.

What's more, this fantastic research and report writing activity has been designed by teachers who understand the primary curriculum. That means you can rest assured it will be of the highest quality and is sure to help you meet your teaching objectives.

Here at Twinkl we understand how time-consuming it can be to source engaging and inspiring activities to motivate your class. That's why we've created this research and animal report writing template, along with a host of other useful resources to help ease your workload and save you time.

Here are some other resources, similar to this one, that you might find useful:

What is a report?

A report is a type of non-fiction writing that provides information about something, for example what it looks like and what it does. It contains lots of interesting facts and can also include photos, illustrations, tables and graphs to help convey information. It's usually structured with headings and subheadings to break up the text and make it easier to understand.

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This fantastic resource is the perfect way to teach children how to research and write an interesting report about different animals. It's ideal for children to support their topic on living things in their environment.

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Students can play an online game related to animals to reinforce their learning. They will answer questions about animal characteristics, habitats, and diets.

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Penguins and toucans and bats... oh my! Looking for educational animal games? ABCya has dozens of activities to keep kids learning and having fun!