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Writing: Basic Research for Wingless Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about wingless insects and bugs. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Inquiry Search for Flying Invertebrates (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity you will satisfy your curiosity about flying insects and bugs. Create a report that helps others understand what you have learned using a variety of resources. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Inquiry for Flying Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about a flying mammal of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing Prompt: Family - My Sister

"An interesting thing about my sister is _." Short single sentence prompts.
Writing: Problem Analysis on Ballast Water (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity asks students to consider the ballast water issue and offer a solution. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Create an Advertisement Script for a Bird Watching Club (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Creating a 30 second advertisement script is a fun marketing assignment. It also develops an understanding social organizations that appreciate nature. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Inquiry for Flying Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about flying insects of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Water Birds (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about birds living in aquatic environments. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Inquiry for Marine Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about a marine mammal of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Land Mammals (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about non-flying land mammals. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing Prompt: Positively Peace (upper elem/middle)

Write positive statements about peace.
Writing: Explain a Process of Animal Behavior (middle/high)

Writing and following directions are important skills to have when putting something together, repeating an experiment, or learning new techniques. This activity helps students describe an animal behavior. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Aquarium Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Aquarium".
Writing: Problem Analysis on Animal Shelters (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity asks students to consider an issue animal shelters struggle with and offer a solution. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Inquiry Search for Technology Inspired by Animals (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity you will satisfy your curiosity about how animals inspire technological advances. Create a report that helps others understand what you have learned using a variety of resources. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Case Study of Endangered Fish Species (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. A case study requires that you investigate and describe the experiences of one or a few in a way that helps your reader understand that there are many others in similar circumstances. Develop an understanding of the relationships between humans and animals. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Fish of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Create a Promotional Flyer for Fish Menu Specials (middle/high)

Creating a powerful, single-paged sales or informational flyer is a fast and affordable way to get information out to the public. This assignment encourages a deeper understanding of the food service industry. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Fish of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Problem Analysis on Fishing (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity asks students to consider the fishing line issues and offer a solution. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Define the Concept Adaptive Radiation (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. The term �adaptive radiation� can be clearly understood as you bring the concept into focus with your communicated meaning. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Business Venture Report on Amphibiously Inspired Inventions (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. A venture report provides details about a business, entrepreneur or team. Help the reader learn something new about a product, business or industry that uses amphibians as inspiration. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Amphibians of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Inquiry for Water Birds (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about aquatic birds of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Marine Mammals (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about marine mammals. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing Prompt: Idea Lives On (upper elem/ middle)

This writing prompt uses a quote from John F. Kennedy as a starting point.
Writing: Business Venture Report on Aquarium Facilities

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. A venture report provides details about a business, entrepreneur or team. Help the reader learn something new about the business or industry as you describe the relationship between aquarium facilities and their supporters. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Aquarium Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Aquarium".
Writing Prompt: Witnessing Peace (upper elem)

Take some time in the next week and write down every peaceful act and every act of kindness you see in the form below.
Acrostic Form: Japan

Use this form to write an acrostic poem about Japan.
Writing: Create a Promotional Flyer for Visitors to Coral Reefs (middle/high)

Creating a powerful, single-paged sales or informational flyer is a fast and affordable way to get information out to the public. This assignment encourages a deeper understanding of how we can protect coral reefs. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Create an Advertisement Script for an Ecotour (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Creating a 30 second advertisement script is a fun marketing assignment. It also develops an understanding of the relationship between ecotourism and economics. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Amphibians of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Aquatic Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about aquatic invertebrates. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Flying Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about flying insects and bugs. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Basic Research for Birds of Flight (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about birds of flight(not usually found in aquatic environments). One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing Prompt: Family - My Brother

"An interesting thing about my brother is _." Short single sentence prompts.
Writing: Case Study of Careers Linked to Invertebrates (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. A case study requires that you investigate and describe the experiences of one or a few in a way that helps your reader understand that there are many others in similar circumstances. Develop an understanding of how one creates a career or business from their interest in animals. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Define the Concept NEWT (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. The term �NEWT� can be clearly understood as you bring the concept into focus with your communicated meaning. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Amphibians of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing Prompt: How to Make Ice Cream

Fill out your own directions for making ice cream.
Writing Prompt: Presents (middle school)

Lined paper with writing prompt for expository writing about presents.
Writing: Personal Essay on Animal Behavior (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students communicate their ideas, observations and opinions regarding animal exhibit safety at the public aquarium. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Aquarium Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Aquarium".
Writing: Explain the Process of the Life Cycle of an Animal (middle/high)

Writing and following directions are important skills to have when putting something together, repeating an experiment, or learning new techniques. This activity helps students describe the stages of growth of an animal species. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Position Paper on Habitat Loss (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students explore opposing viewpoints and strengthens the ability to research topics and empathize with others. Argue for or against human activities that might affect bird populations. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Position Paper on Reptilian Pets (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students explore opposing viewpoints and strengthens the ability to research topics and empathize with others. Argue for or against keeping exotic reptiles as pets. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.
Writing: Define the Concept Human Being (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. The term �Human Being� can be clearly understood as you bring the concept into focus with your communicated meaning. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Research for Wingless Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Inquiry Search for Flying Invertebrates (middle/high)

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Flying Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Writing Prompt: Family - My Sister

Writing: Problem Analysis on Ballast Water (middle/high)

Writing: Create an Advertisement Script for a Bird Watching Club (middle/high)

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Flying Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Water Birds (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Marine Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Land Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Writing Prompt: Positively Peace (upper elem/middle)

Writing: Explain a Process of Animal Behavior (middle/high)

Writing: Problem Analysis on Animal Shelters (middle/high)

Writing: Inquiry Search for Technology Inspired by Animals (middle/high)

Writing: Case Study of Endangered Fish Species (middle/high)

Writing: Create a Promotional Flyer for Fish Menu Specials (middle/high)

Writing: Problem Analysis on Fishing (middle/high)

Writing: Define the Concept Adaptive Radiation (middle/high)

Writing: Business Venture Report on Amphibiously Inspired Inventions (middle/high)

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Water Birds (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Marine Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Writing Prompt: Idea Lives On (upper elem/ middle)

Writing: Business Venture Report on Aquarium Facilities

Writing Prompt: Witnessing Peace (upper elem)

Acrostic Form: Japan

Writing: Create a Promotional Flyer for Visitors to Coral Reefs (middle/high)

Writing: Create an Advertisement Script for an Ecotour (middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Aquatic Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Flying Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Writing: Basic Research for Birds of Flight (upper/middle/high)

Writing Prompt: Family - My Brother

Writing: Case Study of Careers Linked to Invertebrates (middle/high)

Writing: Define the Concept NEWT (middle/high)

Writing Prompt: How to Make Ice Cream

Writing Prompt: Presents (middle school)

Writing: Personal Essay on Animal Behavior (middle/high)

Writing: Explain the Process of the Life Cycle of an Animal (middle/high)

Writing: Position Paper on Habitat Loss (middle/high)

Writing: Position Paper on Reptilian Pets (middle/high)

Writing: Define the Concept Human Being (middle/high)

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