Learning Goals
Students will be able to collect and record small animal observations of behavior and body clues to determine what care needs the animal may have.
Students will be able to analyze animal behavior, social interactions, adaptation, and inherited traits to explain how these features support survival and successful reproduction.
Students will be able to interpret patterns in pet-care evidence to justify care recommendations and revise claims when observations do not match initial ideas.
Students will be able to evaluate the role of responsible pet care in supporting animal health, comfort, and safe environments.
Products
Pet Care Investigation Notebook
A research notebook that documents each student's question, observation methods, evidence logs, sketches or photos, data notes, and personal analysis of what the evidence suggests about care needs. It shows how the student's thinking changed over time and includes a revised claim supported by observations.
Behavior-and-Body-Clue Guidebook and Science Fair Presentation
A team guidebook and short presentation that synthesize members' evidence into shared care recommendations, visualizations, conclusions, limitations, and new questions for the Small Animal Science Fair. The team product must show how individual observations informed the final claims and address any conflicting or unusual findings.
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