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Examining Rabbits in Their Natural Habitat and as Pets in Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe

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Theme:

Rabbits, Having a Rabbit as a Pet, Rabbits vs. Hares

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Science

Duration:

2–3 class periods not including time to read story

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards: Science:
5.3 Life Science
   A. Organization & Development
   C. Interdependence
   D. Heredity & Reproduction
   E. Evolution & Diversity

New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards:
Reading/Language Arts:
3.1 Reading
   G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text
   H. Inquiry and Research
3.2 Writing
   A. Writing as a Process
   B. Writing as a Product

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Read and discuss the book Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe literally and analytically.
  • Complete a follow up activity in a cooperative group based on information about rabbits.
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