There was a clear warning for those entering the Sippican School gym on Monday morning: “Don’t feed the animals.”

Inside the gym, fourth grade students were dressed as a wolf, bear, jellyfish, elephant and other animals following an annual research project.

For the third year in a row, the three, fourth grade classes researched an animal, and then presented results during a "zoo" that was open to parents and students.

Fourth grade teacher Lisa Dix said the project had students checking out books to learn more about their chosen animals. New this year, students showed findings using Google Chromebooks and the program Biteslide, which was used to research, create and present the school projects.

Inside the gym, approximately 60 students were ready to explain the habits of the animals they chose.

After studying bald eagles, Nicholas Gouveia donned a name tag that read “licensed ornithologist,” showing that he is dedicated to the study of birds.

He listed several eagle facts, including the bird’s wingspan.

“The bald eagle’s wingspan can be up to seven feet,” Nicholas said. “I’m only about four feet tall, to put that in perspective.”

Paige Fuller had an elaborate jellyfish outfit that consisted of a clear umbrella and colorful ribbons.

“I picked jellyfish because I knew I had an awesome costume,” she said.

David Costa didn’t dress as his animal, a polar bear, but did arrive ready to talk about the arctic dwelling creatures.

“It’s habitat is quickly melting,” he said. “I like them because they can be really intense one moment and then they can be really gentle.”

Dix said the students were excited for the projects that include lessons on reading, geography, writing, technology and science.

“They learn a lot and have fun during the research process,” said Dix.