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My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
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Laurane @teach2tell.com
Hello!
My teaching experience includes teaching students at the Primary and the Middle school levels. I find each teaching experience so unique and a scaffold for further teaching and learning.
As learning is eclectic, I focus on creating resources that are not just practical and meaningful but also fun.
So connect with me to motivate, inspire, and empower.
Laurane @teach2tell.com
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of plants. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template.
with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
with just images for students to label the stages
with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the plant’s life cycle
The wheels feature the life cycles of the following:
Apple
Bean
Cherry Blossom
Coniferous Tree
Pumpkin
Sunflower
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information, but are a tool to document student’s findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of 6 Arctic Animals. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template.
with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
with just images for students to label the stages
with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the animal’s life cycle
The wheels turn easily anti-clockwise and feature the life cycles of the following Arctic Animals:
Arctic Fox
Harp Seal
Puffin
Reindeer
Snowy Owl
Walrus
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycle of the above animals, but are a tool to document students’ findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of 10 insects. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template.
with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
with just images for students to label the stages
with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the animal’s life cycle
The wheels feature the life cycles of the following insects:
Ant
Butterfly
Cricket
Dragonfly
Dung Beetle
Firefly
Honey Bee
Ladybug
Mosquito
Stag Beetle
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycle of the above insects, but are a tool to document students’ findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of 6 birds. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template.
with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
with just images for students to label the stages
with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the animal’s life cycle
The wheels feature the life cycles of the following birds:
Barn Owl
Chicken
Penguin
Robin
Goose
Turkey
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycle of the above animals, but are a tool to document student’s findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels pack to document the life cycles of 8 animals. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template.
with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
with just images for students to label the stages
with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview of each stage in the animal’s life cycle
The wheels turn easily anti-clockwise and feature the life cycles of the following animals:
Bat
Frog
Platypus
Rabbit
Sea Turtle
Cow
Mouse
Sheep
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycle of the above animals, but are a tool to document student’s findings on the life cycles from books, videos and/or the internet.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Informational Reports on ocean animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 20 cover options featuring ocean animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what ocean animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following ocean animals are featured:
clam, clownfish, crab, dolphin, eel, hermit crab, humpback whale, jellyfish, lobster, manatee, marlin, octopus, pufferfish, sand dollar, sea turtle, seahorse, shark, squid, starfish, stingray.
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of ocean animal. Students may also write a brief
description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the ocean animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the ocean animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the ocean animal that would sum up the information report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific ocean animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the ocean animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit.
Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Ocean Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on endangered animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
15 cover options featuring endangered animals. Students can pick the cover depending
on what endangered animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can
illustrate.
The following endangered animals are featured:
American Alligator, Black-footed Ferret, Bluefin Tuna, Brown Hyena, Grey Wolf, Indochinese Tiger, Koala, Leatherback Turtle, Lemur, Mako Shark, Northern Spotted Owl, Piping Clover, Pygmy Hippo, Snow Leopard, Sumatran Orangutan
FLIPBOOK:
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of endangered animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the endangered animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the endangered animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the endangered animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific endangered animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the endangered animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Endangered Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Ice Age animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
12 cover options featuring Ice Age animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what Ice Age animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following Ice Age animals are featured:
Bison, Camel, Cave Bear, Dire Wolf, Giant Beaver, Giant Sloth, Glyptodont, Mammoth, Merriam's Teratorn, Sabre Tooth Tiger, Woolly Mammoth, Woolly Rhino.
TEMPLATES (1– 7)
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of Ice Age animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the Ice Age animal ate to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enabled the Ice Age animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the Ice Age animal that would sum up the Informational Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific Ice Age animal to record information.
*** Information on many Ice Age animals may be found here: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the Ice Age animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Informational Report.
** These Ice Age Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on Rainforest animals. This esource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 20 cover options featuring rainforest animals. Students can pick the Cover depending on what rainforest animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following rainforest animals are featured:
Anteater, Blue Morpho Butterfly, Capybara, Cara Ibis, Chameleon, Humming Bird, Jaguar, Leaf Cutter, Monkey, Panther, Parrot, Piranha, Rhinoceros Beetle, Sloth, Tapir, Tarsier, Tiger, Toucan, Tree Boa, Tree Frog
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of rainforest animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the rainforest animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the rainforest animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the rainforest animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific rainforest animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the rainforest animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Rainforest Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on polar animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 15 cover options featuring polar animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what polar animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following polar animals are featured:
Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare, Arctic Wolf, Beluga Whale, Dall Sheep, Moose, Narwhal, Orca Whale, Ox, Polar Bear, Puffin, Reindeer, Seal, Snowy Owl, Walrus
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of polar animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the polar animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the polar animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the polar animal that would sum up the Informational Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific polar animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the polar animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit.
Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Polar Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on wetland animals. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 14 cover options featuring wetland animals. Students can pick the Cover depending on what wetland animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following wetland animals are featured:
Alligator, Beaver, Blue Heron, Bullfrog, Crayfish, Dragonfly, Duck (x2), Garter Snake, Marsh Fly, Muskrat, Otter, Pond Snail, Snapping Turtle, Trout
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of wetland animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the wetland animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the wetland animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the wetland animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific wetland animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the wetland animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Wetland Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use this editable flipbook to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on reptiles and amphibians. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
32 Vocabulary Display Cards
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 18 cover options featuring reptiles and amphibians.
Students can pick the cover depending on what subject (reptile or amphibian) is under study.
The following reptiles and amphibians are featured:
Frog (x2 types), toad, crocodile, alligator, newt, salamander (x 2 types), lizard, snake (x3 types), Chameleon (x2 types), gekko/gecko, tortoise, turtle
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. behaviour: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the animal to
survive in its environment.
INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the animal that would sum up the information report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the reptile or amphibian animal under study. This could also serve as their draft Where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Reptile and Amphibian flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of an Information Report on an animal of choice from 10 animal groups. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline
EDITABLE Flipbook templates (2-7) in blackline Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
Writing sheets x 4 styles
15 Vocabulary Word Cards and 15 Definition Cards
Word search Printable
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER (not editable): 12 cover options featuring animals from 10 animal groups and two (girl and boy)
generic cover options. Students can pick the cover depending on what animal group or animal is under
study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate.
The following animal groups are featured:
Arthropods, Birds, Fish, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals, Molluscs, Nocturnal Animals,
Oviparous Animals, Vertebrates
EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 7)
The seven editable sections of the flipbook below are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text
to edit content and save as a PDF file.
1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. BEHAVIOR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the animal that would sum up the Information Report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on the specific animal under study
Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of Information Reports on any animal. Students also have a choice of 17 desert animals to research on. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
What’s Included:
EDITABLE Flipbook templates (2-7), in blackline to print.
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
24 Vocabulary Display Cards
Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK
COVER: 17 cover (not editable) options featuring desert animals. Students can pick the cover depending on what desert animal is under study. Two general covers (one boy and one girl) also included so students can research an animal from another habitat.
The following desert animals are featured:
Armadillo, Camel, Coral Snake, Coyote, Eagle, Fennec Fox, Gila Monster, Jack Rabbit, Kangaroo Rat, Long-nosed Bat, Meerkat, Peccary, Rattlesnake, Scorpion, Tarantula, Turtle, Vulture
EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2-7)
The following information can be written on or typed into the seven editable sections of the flipbook.
1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description.
2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
3. DIET: food the desert animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the desert animal to survive in its environment.
6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts about the desert animal that would sum up the information report.
How to assemble:
You can choose either of the options.
Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific desert animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the desert animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
** These Desert Animal flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.
PRINTER SETTINGS: file >print > scale to fit paper
This flipbook and (editable) PowerPoint presentation will provide your students with key information about the scientific method through a practical hands-on experience. Students will conduct an experiment to test the viscosity of liquids and document each stage of the scientific method process.
Students will:
✓make an observation and write an aim/question
✓make a hypothesis
✓list and illustrate the equipment needed.
✓record the variables to be measured, changed and kept the same to make the test fair
✓list the steps to be followed to conduct the experiment.
✓ record results and note observations .
✓ provide a conclusion that links back to the hypothesis.
What’s Included:
1. Flipbook templates in blackline to print (2 cover options)
2. Flipbook templates in colour to print (2 cover options)
3. Interactive Notebook template x 2 (to record vocabulary)
4. Vocabulary Word Cards and Meanings
5. Sample Experiment Answer Sheets
6. Editable PowerPoint presentation for general instruction (39 slides)
7. Team Roles badges (Manager, Speaker, Director) x 2 options
8. Grading Rubric
How to assemble: You can choose either of the three options.
A. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in background. Staple/glue at top tab.
B. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Staple/glue at top tab.
C. Print out the coloured templates. Cut around each template and assemble. Staple/glue at top tab.
** Have students assemble flipbook first, then document the scientific process involved in conducting the experiment.
** The PowerPoint also features step-by-step instructions to conduct the experiment to test liquid viscosity in addition to information on team skills, team roles and scientific terms used.
Looking to have your students document their research on the planets of the solar system? These print and digital templates (google slides, digital PowerPoint files) will help you do just that.
Items Included
Flipbook Templates (Print)
Flipbook templates (style 1 and 2) in blackline to print.
Flipbook templates in color (style 1 and 2) to print.
Self-editing and Peer editing Checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric
Vocabulary Display Cards
Editable PowerPoint templates in style 1 (blackline & color)
Assembly instructions included in download.
**Digital Flipbook (Google Slides, PowerPoint) **
Students will document information in fun flipbook-style templates in google slides ( a free app in the google drive suite).
Students have the option to digitally submit the completed flipbook report for feedback and grading. Student checklists and marking rubrics included.
The templates may also be printed for students to color and display. Both color and blackline template options included.
Use this fun hands-on spinner wheels bundle to document 36 life cycles. Both black and white and coloured wheel templates included.
There are 3 different base templates to accompany each black and white and coloured wheel cover template, thus catering for differentiation.
✅ with labels of the life-cycle stages and images
✅ with just images for students to label the stages
✅ with just images and blank lines for students to label and write a brief overview on each stage of the life cycle.
The wheels turn easily anti-clockwise and feature the life cycles of the following:
⚫ Animals x 8
⚫ Arctic Animals x 6
⚫ Plants x 6
⚫ Insects x 10
⚫ Birds x 6
Please note these wheel templates do not feature detailed information on the life cycles, but are a tool to document students’ findings from books, videos and/or the internet.
ANIMAL RESEARCH: ANIMAL REPORTS: INFORMATIONAL/INFORMATIVE WRITING:
Desert Animals: Ocean Animals: Polar Animals: Rainforest Animals: Wetland Animals: Reptiles and Amphibians: Australian Animals: Endangered Animals: Rainforest Animals : Wetland Animals
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This mega Animal Research Bundle features flipbook-style Informational Reports on animals in six major habitats and on Endangered animals. Bonus pack on Australian Animals also included.
These flipbooks scaffold the structural components of an Information Report at each stage of the writing process. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR EACH PACK:
Flipbook templates, checklists (x2), marking rubrics (x4), Writing Sheets (x4) styles for:
Each Flipbook Animal Pack comprises of:
✓ Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline
✓ Self-editing checklist
✓ Peer-editing checklist
✓ Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
✓ Writing sheets x 4 styles
PARTS OF EACH FLIPBOOK ANIMAL PACK
COVER : 14 - 21 cover options featuring animals specific to a habitat. Students can pick the cover depending on what animal is under study.
⇒ 1. INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description.
⇒ 2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.
⇒ 3. DIET: food the animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.
⇒ 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.
⇒ 5. BEHAVIOUR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the animal to survive in its environment.
⇒ 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the animal that would sum up the Information report.
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How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.
→ Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.
→ Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.
** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific animal to record information.
Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behaviour can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Information Report.
