Using KWL chart each group discusses and records what they already know, what they want to know about their habitat and animals. Each group and student is guided through the research tools to gather information, pictures, etc. Each child formulates a question for Will Waddle, zoologist on line and submits question. Each student conferences with group to edit and revise the individual and group paragraphs. Each student publishes his work either on presentation software or word processor or paper and pencil.
Group collaborates and constructs the introduction.
Group with the help of the teacher assembles a slide show presentation of the project. Drawn pictures are scanned, digital camera used or created within the presentation software. Each group completes their KWL chart and presents their projects to the other groups. Individual slides are printed out and bound as books. Projects are kept in the Science Center on disk and as books for use by their classmates.