Animal Inquiry Investigation

Once Room 408 started focusing their research on specific animals they were interested in, I knew it was time for small inquiry groups.  After they each ranked their top three animal choices, we formed our Research Clubs.  Then it was time to gather resources in our research baskets.

Gathering photo cards that match our Research Club animals

Gathering and studying models to add to our research baskets

Finding and evaluating sources...which ones will help us and are "just right?"

After gathering our resources, all that was left to organize was making sure our baskets were clearly labeled.

Introducing...

The Lizard Research Club:  Tela & Ellie

The Rain Forest Bird Research Club:  Teagan & Anderson

The Kangaroo Research Club:  Cooper, Lily, & Rylee

The Giraffe Research Club:  Grant, Dane, & Andrew

The Octopus/Jellyfish Research Club:  Drew & Jill

The Wild Cats Research Club:  Jorel & Jacob

The Bears Research Club:  Sophia & Robin

The Wolves Research Club:  Aaron & Breleigh

And already, the research is underway!