Give each group a length of string, a popsicle stick, hand lens, and a prepared sheet. Recorder lists or draws what the children find in a marked area of the school yard. Reader Reports to class. Artist-draw the animal. Give each group poster board, crayons, markers, etc.
Artist chooses an animal from a prepared list.
While the artist is working, other group members research and write down findings. These can either be glued to the poster or copied onto it by the recorder. Leader, Materials, Encourager, Recorder. Poster paper, magazines, scissors, glue for group. For 10 to 15 minutes students cut out examples of items using electricity.