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Animals from A - ZSamantha Rodabaugh
Informational Reports My second graders will be writing informational
reports on an animal. Each student will pick a letter. From there, they will choose an animal that starts with that letter to research. Students will conduct research by searching for information on the internet and through books in our classroom library. We will also be taking a trip to the public library, which is down the street from our school. There, students will find books about their animals, that they can take home and use at school for their reports. After students have compiled their reports, we will make our own Digital ABC Book.
Standards CCSS.ELA –Literacy. RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as
who, what, where, when, why and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the texts.
CCSS.ELA.Literacy.R1.2.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
Directions For My Second Graders You are going to be writing an informational report on an
animal. Watch this presentation to see the different animals you can choose from. Remember, these are just examples. You may think of another animal that begins with the letter you choose. After you have watched this presentation, you are going to choose a letter. Once you have that letter, you will choose an animal. We have 23 students, so each person needs to pick an animal from a different letter in the alphabet. The three letters not picked, I will write reports on. When we have finished our research and reports, we will edit this presentation to put together our class Animal Alphabet Book.
Click the arrow buttons to go forward or backward. Or you can click the mouse on the slide and it will take you to the next slide.
A Alligator
Reptile Alligators live in the southern
part of the United States. They can be found in Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, and a few other southern states.
Alligators eat fish, small mammals and birds, deer, and more.
Fun Fact: Alligator’s have two sets of eyelids.
Click here to find out more about alligators: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/alligator/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Anteater Mammal Anteaters can be found in
Africa, Asia, and some parts of Australia.
Anteaters eat insects. They live anywhere from
nine to twenty years. Click here to find out more
about Anteaters: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/anteater/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
B Black Bear
Mammal They live in forests. You can find them all over
the United States. Black Bears are back, dark
red, or brown. They eat fruits, nuts, roots,
bulbs, deer, and fish. Click here to find out more
about Black Bears: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/black-bear/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Beaver Mammal They live near water. Beavers are very good
swimmers. Beavers have big front teeth
and a large tail. Beavers use their big front
teeth to eat bark. Click here to find out more
about beavers: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/beaver/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
C Cheetah
Mammal They are mostly found in
Africa. They live in the grasslands
habitat. Cheetahs have yellowish
fur with small black spots. Click here to find out more
about Cheetahs: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/cheetah/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Coyote Mammal They live in North America. Coyotes can run up to 40
mph. They eat rabbit, mice, and
deer. Coyotes vary in color from
black, white, reddish, to brown.
Click here to find out more about coyotes: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/coyote/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
D Deer
Mammal They live in forests. Deer can be found in
Europe, Asia, and North America.
They eat leaves, grass, and fruits.
Male deer shed their horns and regrow them every year.
Click here to find out more about deer: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/deer/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Dolphin Mammal Dolphins are found in the
ocean. Dolphins are very playful.
They can be seen jumping and splashing around.
Dolphins eat fish. Dolphins vary in color. They
may be black, white, or grey. Click here to find out more
about dolphins: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/dolphin/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
E Elephant
Mammal Can be found in Africa and Asia. They live in rainforests and flood
plains. Elephants are very large mammals. They eat grass, leaves, fruit, and
roots. Fun Fact: Elephants cannot jump. Click here to find out more about
elephants: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/elephant/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Click here to hear an elephant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQzV_p8fJ9U
Electric Eel Type of fish. They live in water. You can find them in the
waters of South America. They can let of an electric
shock of about 500 volts. They eat fish and small
mammals. Click here to find out more
about electric eels: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/electric-eel/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
F Flamingo
Flamingos are birds. They can be found in South
America, Africa, southern Europe, and Asia.
Flamingos are found around lakes or other bodies of water.
They are typically a pinky/orange color. Some may be white, black, or blue.
Flamingos eat fish. Click here to find out more
about flamingos: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/flamingo/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Frog Frogs are amphibians. There are several thousand
different species of frogs. Some frogs are poisonous and
others are not. Frogs start off as tadpoles.
Eventually they grow into frogs.
Frogs can be found all over the world, except cold climates.
Click here to find out more about frogs: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/frog/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
G Giraffe
Mammals Giraffes can be found in
Africa. Giraffes have extremely
long necks which help them to get leaves off of trees.
When giraffes are born, they are already 2 meters tall.
Click here to find out more about giraffes: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/giraffe/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Gorilla Mammals Live in rainforests and
jungles. Can be found in Africa. They make nests out of
leaves and other plant materials. They sleep in those nests with their young.
They eat fruits, berries, and leaves.
Click here to find out more about gorillas: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/gorilla/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
H Hummingbird
Bird Very small. Found in tropical climates. Can beat their wings very
fast (15 -80 times every second).
Only bird that can fly backwards.
Eat nectar, insects, and spiders.
Click here to learn more about hummingbirds : http://a-z-animals.com/animals/hummingbird/.
You can also find out more infromation by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Humpback Whale Mammal One of the larger whales in
the ocean. Humpback whales live in the
ocean. They eat krill and plankton. They have two blow holes. They migrate in the summer
and winter. Click here to find out more
about humpback whales:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/humpback-whale/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
I Iguana
Reptile Live in jungles. Can be found in Central and
South America, as well as the Caribbean.
Iguanas colors (browns and greens) allow for them to camouflage themselves from predators.
Click here to find out more about iguanas: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/iguana/ .
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Impala Mammal A species of antelope. Found in Africa. Live in savannas. Eat leaves, grass,
seeds, and flowers. Click here to find out more
about impalas:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/impala/ .
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
J Jaguar
Mammal Big Cat Live in Central and South
America. Can be found in rainforests. Eat medium sized
mammals, turtles, fish, and more.
Click here to find out more about jaguars:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/jaguar/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Jellyfish Live in the ocean. Typically in coastal areas. Vary in size. Can be a few
inches or well over a meter.
Have no bones. Jellyfish have tentacles
which sting. Click here to find out more
about jellyfish:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/jellyfish/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
K Kangaroo
Mammal Marsupial Live in Australia. Found in grasslands, deserts,
and forests. Carry their young in a deep
pouch on their front. Their babies are called a joey. They eat plants, nuts, berries,
and insects. Click here to learn more
about kangaroos:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/kangaroo/ .
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Koala Mammal Marsupial Live in forests. Can be found in Australia. Eat eucalyptus leaves. Very good climber. Have a front pouch where
their babies live for the first several months of their lives.
Click here to find out more about koalas:http://a-z-animals.com/animals/koala/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
L Lion
Mammal Big Cat (second largest in the
world). Lives in Africa. Male lions have a mane. Lions are brown, tawny, or
golden. Eat gazelle, zebra, warthog,
and antelope. To learn more about lions click
here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/lion/ .
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Click here to hear a lion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBc2MniDBYw
Lemur Mammal Live in Madagascar. Spend their time up in trees
in forests or tropical jungles. Have long tails. Eat fruits, insects, berries,
and spiders. To learn more about
lemurs click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/lemur/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
M Moose
Mammals Live in North America and
Europe. Live in forest areas. The male moose grow enormous
antlers. The eat twigs and grass. They can have brown or reddish
colored fur. To learn more about the
moose click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/moose/ .
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Mongoose Mammal Small rodent Found in Asia, Africa, and
Europe. They live in forests and
grasslands. Eat plants and animals. To learn more about the
mongoose click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/mongoose/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
N Numbat
Mammal Marsupial Lives in grasslands in
Australia. Eat termites, ants, and
other insects. Have a long tongue to help
them get their food. To learn more about the
numbat click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/numbat/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Nurse Shark One species of shark. Lives in the Ocean. Found in tropical areas near
reefs. Eat fist, shrimp, urchins,
stingrays, and more. Nocturnal To learn more about the
nurse sharks click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/nurse-shark/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
O Ostrich
Bird Live in Africa. Cannot fly. Can run up to 50mph. Eats grubs and insects. Lays the biggest eggs out
of all birds. To learn more about the
ostrich click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ostrich/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Octopus Live in the ocean. Around 300 different species of
octopus can be found in the ocean.
They range is size. Have eight arms. Can very in color. Good at blending in to their
background or camouflaging themselves.
To learn more about the octopus click here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/octopus/.
You can also find out more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
P Polar Bear
Mammal Found around the Artic
Ocean. They are also found in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.
Have thick fur to help them survive the cold.
Eat seal and fish. Click here to learn more
about polar bears: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ostrich/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Penguin Bird Cannot fly. Spends a lot of time in the
water. Some live in Antarctica. Eat krill, fish, and squid. Penguins are black and
white with some yellow. Click here to learn more
about penguins: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/penguin/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Q Quail
Bird Can be found in woodlands
and forests around the world.
They eat seeds, wheat, barley, fruits, and insects.
They lay brightly colored eggs.
Click here to learn more about quails: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/quail/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Quoll Mammal Marsupial Found in Australia, Papua
New Guinea, and Tasmania. Live in woodlands and
grasslands. Nocturnal Eats small mammals, birds,
insects, fruits, and nuts. Click here to learn more
about quolls: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/quoll/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
R Rhinoceros
Mammal Found in Africa and Asia. There are 5 different species
of rhinos. Second biggest land mammal. Have two horns on their
noses. Eat grasses, leaves, buds, and
fruits. Click here to learn more about
the rhinoceros: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/rhino/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Rattlesnake Reptile Poisonous Rattle at the end of their
tail. Eat mice and rabbits. Live in deserts. Click here to learn more
about rattlesnakes: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/rattlesnake/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
S Squid
Live in the ocean. There are 300 different species
of squid. They have eight arms and two
tentacles. Some species of squid have ten
arms. What they eat varies on the
species of squid. Some eat plankton. Others eat fish.
Click here to learn more about squids: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/squid/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Skunk Mammal There are 11 different species of
skunk. Most skunks live in the United
States, but some can be found in Indonesia and the Philippines.
They are black and white. They produce a very strong
smelling odor when they feel threatened.
They eat insects and rodents. Click here to learn more about
skunks: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/skunk/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
T Tiger
Mammal Big feline Found in Asia. Can run up to 90km an hour. They are orange with black
stripes. Eat other animals such as
deer, cattle, and more. Click here to learn more
about tigers: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/tiger/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Toucan Bird Found in rainforests in
Central and South America. Can also be found in the Caribbean.
Has a colorful beak. Eats fruits, berries, and nuts.
May also eat insects and small mammals.
Click here to learn more about toucans: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/toucan/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
U Uakari
Mammal Species of monkey. Lives in tropical
rainforests. Can be found in South
America. Uakari are covered in fur
that can be red, brown, or white. Their faces are red or pink.
Click here to learn more about uakari: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/uakari/ .
Umbrellabird Bird Found in rainforests. Live in Central and South
America. They are called an
Umbrellabird for the umbrella-like crest on top of their heads.
They eat insects, spiders, small frogs, and bird.
Click here to learn more about umbrellabirds: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/umbrellabird/.
V Vervet Monkey
Mammal Found in Africa. They inhabit woodlands
and forests. Eat roots, bulbs, insects,
rodents, and eggs. Click here to learn more
about vervet monkeys: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/vervet-monkey/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Vampire Bat Mammal Nocturnal Lives in Central and South
America. Feed on blood. Very small. Their bodies may
not be any bigger than the size of a humans thumb.
Click here to learn more about vampire bats: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/vampire-bat/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
W Wallaby
Mammal Marsupial Found in Australia. Looks similar to a kangaroo. Smaller than a kangaroo. Has powerful back legs. Eats grass, seeds, and
fruits. Click here to learn more
about wallaby: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/wallaby/ .
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Walrus Mammal Live in icy waters around the
Artic Circle. Large mammal. Has two flippers. Has two long tusks. Eat clams, snails, squid, and
more. Click here to learn more
about walruses: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/walrus/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
X X-ray Tetra
Fish Lives in the coastal
waters. Found in South American. Has translucent skin. Eats worms and insects. Click here to learn more
about X-ray Tetra: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/x-ray-tetra/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Y Yak
Mammal Can be found in Asia. Has two horns. Has long hair. Can be brown or black. It is a herbivore. Click here to learn more
about yaks: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/yaks/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Z Zebra
Mammal Can be found in Africa. Live in grasslands and
plains. Has a body similar to a
horse. White with black stripes. Eat grasses and leaves. Click here to learn more
about zebras: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/zebra/.
You can also find more information by looking through the books in our classroom library.
Other Resources Below are some great websites that you can
use to help you with your research on the animal you have chosen for your informational report. Each website has lists of websites that you can choose from and explore. http://www.animalfactguide.com/links/ http://www.kidfriendlysearch.com/Science.htm http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/animals.htm http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-
children.php
References Information and pictures came from http
://a-z-animals.com/animals/