Objectives 
In this lesson, students will: 

• Research animal habits and movements
• Use creative movement to imitate animals in a variety of circumstances

Materials
1. Computer and Internet connection 
2. multi-purpose room

Procedure
1st 30 minute period:
1. As a whole group activity use the Internet to research animal habits and movements
2nd 30 minute period:
Tell students to imagine they are no longer people.  Have them imagine how they would use their bodies (no words or sounds) to suggest an animal or an animal's behavior.  
2.  Spread across the area and have students act out the following:
A baby bird learning to fly
A fawn following it's mother
A duckling learning to swim
A horse running through the fields
A snake sliding through tall grass
A dog having a bad dream
A turtle asleep in its shell
A frog jumping out of the water