The students will be using higher level critical thinking skills while discussing and asking questions about the different animals and their environments.  The students will be using social skills while participating in group discussions.  Students will be following science standards that are required at this age level through inquiry and investigation of the different animals.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and I am familiar with the higher level critical thinking skills and inquiry skills students are required to know at this age level.  

I will create a handout with facts on the different animals prior to class to use for the research.  The websites I use to find the information will be available per student request if they would like to further their research after class.