Michigan Animal Research Project Steps

Mrs. Zetterholm guides third graders through a fun research project on Michigan animals. Students choose from four animals, research using a webpage, and take notes on habitat, traits, diet, and facts. They draw their chosen animal and submit their work via Schoology.

What is the first step in the Michigan animal research project?

• Draw a picture of the animal

• Choose an animal from Michigan

• Read about the animal

• Submit the project

Which animal is NOT an option for the project?

• Brown bat

• Eastern box turtle

• Coyote

• White-tailed deer

What should you do after selecting your animal?

• Draw the animal

• Submit the project

• Access the webpage for the animal

• Write a report

How should you read the information on the webpage?

• With a friend

• Aloud or with an adult

• Using a computer

• In your head

What is the first section to label on your note page?

• Habitat

• Traits

• Three facts

• Diet

Where should you get the information to fill out the note page?

• From a friend

• From the webpage

• From a book

• From memory

What should you do after completing the note page?

• Share it with a friend

• Take a picture of it

• Erase it

• Submit it immediately

What is the purpose of drawing the animal?

• To decorate the classroom

• To include in the project submission

• To show to friends

• To practice art skills

What should you do with the drawing once it's complete?

• Throw it away

• Submit it separately

• Take a picture of it

• Frame it

What is the final step in the project?

• Submit the project on Schoology

• Draw another animal

• Read more about the animal

• Discuss with classmates