Animal Studies

By caring for and observing the dwarf African frog, the fiddler crab, and the millipede, students learn about what animals need to survive, the primary parts of their anatomical structure, and the ways in which they are suited for life in a particular environment.

Students create/maintain individual logs recording their observations of each animal over time. These observations focus on animal behavior, including methods for food getting, movement, and protection. Students later apply what they have learned about structure, habitat, survival needs, and behavior to study a fourth animal, the human. They also conduct an animal research project, deciding how they will present their findings to the class.

Trainer Tips:

• Add pond snails to the frog habitat. They clean up the tank and keep it fresh.

Parent Letter - English

Parent Letter - Spanish

Animal Studies Storyline (pdf)

Living Materials Info & Care Sheets

Literacy / Book Lists

Teacher Recommended Resources

Recommended Websites

Unit Certificate
Acknowledge your student's accomplishment in completing this unit with our completion certificate. We hope they enjoyed learning about science through The Einstein Project's hands-on approach!

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What are people saying about the Animal Studies Einstein science unit?

"Love this kit!!"
--Lori Schwab, Grade 3 teacher at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

"Students love observing and interacting with the animals. I enjoy the simple investigations."
--Molly Brotski, Grade 4 teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School, Pulaski, Wisconsin