At a Glance:
| Grades: | 1, 2 |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Science |
| Topic: | Animal Habitats |
| Lesson Length: | 30 - 45 mins |
Standards / Framework:
What will students learn in this activity?
Frogs, monkeys, polar bears and more! Learn about the different habitats animals live in.
What should students know before this activity?
Students should understand that a habitat is where an animal naturally lives and thrives. It is helpful for them to be familiar with animals from different climates and locations.
How can teachers introduce this lesson?
- Begin by asking , "How many of you have visited a zoo?"
- Use this discussion to identify different types of animals.
- Show photographs of at least three different animal enclosures and have them discuss how they differ.
What will students do?
- Have students browse the Backgrounds and match an animal with its habitat.
- Create a three-panel comic showing each animal within its habitat.
- Each panel should explain how the animal has adapted to that environment and how each habitat helps the animal to survive.
How can teachers wrap up the lesson?
- Have students share their comics with the whole class or in small groups.
- Have them identify animals that share similar habitats.
How can teachers differentiate this activity?
- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Provide information about the habitats and/or animals, or allow students to research these facts.
Related Resources:
- Comic to print or display: Comic.
- Book: National Geographic Kids Readers: Animal Homes.
Rainforest
Desert
Ocean
Safari
Nature
Zoology
