Explore upper-primary research tasks and narrative writing with a quirky and engaging topic - the legendary Australian drop bear! 🐨 Perfect for developing research skills, critical thinking, and creative storytelling, this easy-print resource is an ideal activity for April Fool’s Day or as a fun writing challenge at any time of year.

While drop bears are not real (or are they? 👀), they are a well-known piece of Australian folklore, often used to amuse (or startle) tourists. This resource embraces the myth, encouraging students to investigate the truth and decide for themselves whether these fearsome creatures could exist.

What’s Included?

A no-prep, full color printable PDF containing:

• three page Fact File including drop bear anatomy diagram.
• two page eyewitness account (faux police report).
• additional links to external websites for further research and discovery - students simply scan the QR codes or enter the shortened URLs (tiny URL) in their web browser to discover more information on drop bears.
• two drop bear writing prompts - one narrative and one information report.

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