Animal Research Project - Adaptations and Evolution - PBL

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This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.

Engage your students with studying the incredible animals of the world!

Did you know there are more than 1 million types of animals in the world? From a puppy in New York to a giant panda in Beijing, animals are complex organisms that come in many different shapes and sizes. For this assignment, students choose an animal to study and create a project to showcase their learning.

This resource guides students through the process of conducting their own research report on an animal. First, students choose an animal to study and learn how to properly conduct research. Next, students showcase their learning by creating a poster board, presentation board, PowerPoint, or dodecahedron. Afterwards, students present their projects to the class and self-assess their achievement. To help students choose a research topic (and to introduce the project to the class) we have included a PowerPoint that features the Top 10 Research Topics.

This Resource Contains:

★ Step-by-Step instructions

★ Research Instructions & Templates

★ How to Avoid Plagiarism Instructions

★ Dodecahedron Instructions & Template

★ Reference List Instructions

★ Example Photos

★ Student Self-Assessment & Rubric

★ Top 10 Research Topics PowerPoint

★ Access to Google Slides (Distance Learning)

How is this Resource Useful?

✔ High level of interest for students

✔ Gives students choice

✔ Integrates multiple subject areas

✔ Great for fast finishers

✔ Perfect end of term project

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts. Please be aware of what you are purchasing.

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Creative Lab

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