I divided my students into 5 groups of vertebrates; mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Each group was responsible for a diorama and a research paper. The research paper consisted of 5 paragraphs, an introduction, a conclusion, and one paragraph from each student on a different aspect of their vertebrates. They worked in class for almost 3 weeks, researching, writing and rewriting their papers along with creating their dioramas. This project was new, difficult, and required group work and creativity.
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It takes a lot of work to do what you do. I admire your ideas and student involvement. Hopefully, my 7th graders had someone like you in the past and a lot stuck in their heads. I am sure my six graders did- they are a smart bunch. Their willingness to work and eagerness to learn is a product of teachers like you....
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