I provided books to help them with this. Not all students know which animals live in a rain forest and in a desert. The students went to the library to do the initial research on their animals. I also provided many internet sources for use in the classroom, computer lab, and library. The students will make note cards, separating them into categories such as habitat, hunting, mating, etc.
Color coding is good but colored index cards are better for helping the students organize.
The students will begin writing an outline using their note cards. They may need a lot of guidance here. The students will write bibliographies. Must include written and at least three on-line resources. The students will begin work on their habitat art project.