Animal Research and Pet Decision Grade 5 by Stewart, Simone https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7 A fun reading and writing activity where students research an animal and decide if it would make a good pet! Making sure you are writing your facts in complete sentences for your notes and making sure you state your opinion in any way you would want your animal as a pet or not. en-us 2025-04-08 19:09:26 UTC 2025-04-08 20:23:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome to Our Animal Research Project! 🐾 simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264848 Hello students! Today, we will combine reading comprehension and writing skills with our animal love. You'll choose an animal, research it, and decide if it would make a good pet. Remember to use reliable sources online or a book from our library and write down 3 facts about your animal in your notes!

]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264848 Step 1: Choose Your Animal simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264849 2025-04-08 19:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264849 Step 2: Research Time! 📚 simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264853 Use our classroom books or the approved websites to find THREE interesting facts about your animal, and make sure to write them down in full sentences!. Focus on:
- What does it eat?
- Where does it live?
- What special features does it have?

-How much money does it cost to own?

]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264853 Example: Researching a Red Panda simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264856 Here's an example:
1. Red pandas eat bamboo leaves and shoots.
2. They live in the Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.
3. They have a special thumb-like bone for gripping bamboo.

Now it's your turn to find facts about your animal!

]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264856 Step 3: Think Like a Pet Owner 🤔 simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264863 - Does it need special food?
- How much space does it need?
- Would it be happy living with humans?
- Can you take care of its needs?]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264863 Writing Your Conclusion simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264865 Write 4 sentences explaining whether you think your animal would make a good pet or not. Use your three facts to support your decision. Start with: 'Based on my research, I think (animal name) would/would not make a good pet because...'

]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264865 Step 4: Share Your Findings! 👥 simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264870 1. Tell us your animal choice
2. Share your three facts
3. Explain your pet decision
4. Answer questions from classmates]]> 2025-04-08 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264870 Bonus: Create a Drawing simonestewart2 https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264872 2025-04-08 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simonestewart2/ntodmqqa99djpmq7/wish/3401264872