The resource is user-friendly and easily applicable to a variety of topics.

This resource allows students to use critical thinking in deciding which information to use in the graphic organizer about their animal.

This resource does not have differentiation activities for students with special learning needs.

There are no technology platforms for use during this lesson.

This resource needs some digital activities to help students learn about their animals and complete their research.

This resource promotes critical thinking through student choice of material to use for their final product.

Videos for kindergartners are teacher selected, allowing teachers to utilize materials appropriate for their students.
NC Wise Owl resources provide information at a variety of reading levels and include read-aloud options for many resources.

The animal video suggested for kindergarten can be utilized in a wide range of contexts.

NC Wise Owl suggested for second and third grade independent animal research is a robust platform that can be utilized in a wide range of contexts. NC Wise Owl requires a password when used in some settings.

This resource is aligned with kindergarten standards and suggests the use of animal videos for this age group.
It is also suggested that this lesson could be used with second and third graders who utilize NC Wise Owl to conduct independent animal research.

In this activity, students collect information, but do not utilize it in any meaningful way.