Children love animals from an early age, which makes this subject one of the best beginning research assignment. Animal research is usually straightforward and easy to read. Students can choose an animal they like and write about specific characteristics. Some characteristics are the food the animal eats, shelter, family unit, sleep patterns, habitat and predators. They can also research if the animal is, or has ever been, at risk for extinction.
There are many U.S. presidents, giving your students a chance to work independently. Students draw names of presidents to write about. They then explore what the president's life was like growing up, where he was born and raised, what kind of education he received and what jobs he held before becoming president. The assignment should also cover the major accomplishment this president made while in office and any other interesting facts about the president the student finds.
Students idolize sports stars and this is the perfect opportunity for the child to research more about their star and share everything they learn. Current information will be readily available in Web searches and periodicals. This type of research report is good for beginners since prior knowledge levels are often quite high.
This type of research report is for students who have already done a research report either individually, with a partner or as a class. The teacher works with the librarian to identify the inventors on which the school has information and compiles a list from which students can pick. Students identify the inventor's early life and education. They then focus on accomplishments, inventions and finally write about how this inventor changed our lives.