Students will launch the animal research project by closely observing mystery habitat clues, asking researchable questions about how animals survive, and beginning an Animal Habitat Research Notebook that will guide later research, writing, and creation of a diorama, Google Slides show, or poster for the student gallery.

Students will closely observe a mystery habitat, compare animal body parts and behaviors, ask researchable survival questions, and draft a simple evidence-based hypothesis they can investigate in the next phase.

Students will use teacher-approved books, videos, and zoo resources to gather evidence about an animal’s body parts, behaviors, and habitat needs; organize notes in words and labeled drawings; and create a clear research plan and quality checklist for a diorama and presentation.

Students will verify research evidence, document accurate notes and labeled sketches, and build a habitat diorama that shows how an animal’s body parts and behaviors help it survive. They will use peer and teacher feedback to improve the clarity, completeness, and traceability of their evidence before moving into final analysis and presentation work.

Students will analyze the animal evidence they gathered, turn notes into clear visuals and short conclusions, revise their explanation through peer feedback, and prepare an evidence-based gallery presentation that includes what they learned, a limitation, and a new question.

Students will present their animal habitat research to an authentic audience, use evidence to explain how body parts and behaviors help animals survive, listen and respond to questions, and reflect on how feedback and revision strengthened their final work.