Each group will create a title page of their own choosing. Each group will formulate a question for Will Waddel, zoologist on line, and submit question via e-mail. Questions are to be thoughtful seeking answers requiring higher order thinking. Models are provided by teacher. Each group is guided through the research tools to gather information, pictures, etc.
Computer time is allotted to each group to do research.
Each student and group of students is given the opportunity to research their animal via the computer programs. This outline also serves as a check for student editing for content. When students are finished with the sloppy copy, they are directed to refer to the outline to make sure they have included the necessary information. It is also emphasized that they verify information with more than one reference source. Each student and group creates a reference list to be handed in with their finished work.