Creating a Habitat
Objective: Students will develop a habitat based on a particular animal and make connections of what that animal needs to survive.
Materials:
1. Large pieces of cardboard
2. Various art supplies- clay, paint, clue, markers, etc
3. Habitat/biome books
4. Computer/internet access
5. "A Log's Life" by Wendy Pfeffer
Events of Instruction:
1. Read "A Log's Life" by Wendy Pfeffer. DIscuss the habitat surrounding the log and how the living and nonliving things worked together for survival.
2. Pair students up to work in groups of two or three
3. Provide cardboard and art materials and explain activity.
4. Have students research in books and online sources for an animal to make out of clay as thier focus for their habitat. Have them research components of their habitat and build it on their peice of cardboard. Have them keep in mind food, water, shelther, space as well as all of the living and nonliving things around it that it needs to survive. If possible, allow students to go outside and gather elements from nature (twigs, sticks) to add to their habitat.
Assessment: Assess students by observing their progress and their interpretations of the books or online resources
Modifications: Pair struggling students with stronger students. Or pair struggling students together and provide an animal and resource for them as well as a checklist worksheet for them to follow as they work.
Resources:
A Log's Life
Animals Around the World
Europe's Most Amazing Animals
Asias's Most Amazing Animals
Animal Habitat Website
North America's Most Amazing Animals
Biome Habitat Website
Materials:
1. Large pieces of cardboard
2. Various art supplies- clay, paint, clue, markers, etc
3. Habitat/biome books
4. Computer/internet access
5. "A Log's Life" by Wendy Pfeffer
Events of Instruction:
1. Read "A Log's Life" by Wendy Pfeffer. DIscuss the habitat surrounding the log and how the living and nonliving things worked together for survival.
2. Pair students up to work in groups of two or three
3. Provide cardboard and art materials and explain activity.
4. Have students research in books and online sources for an animal to make out of clay as thier focus for their habitat. Have them research components of their habitat and build it on their peice of cardboard. Have them keep in mind food, water, shelther, space as well as all of the living and nonliving things around it that it needs to survive. If possible, allow students to go outside and gather elements from nature (twigs, sticks) to add to their habitat.
Assessment: Assess students by observing their progress and their interpretations of the books or online resources
Modifications: Pair struggling students with stronger students. Or pair struggling students together and provide an animal and resource for them as well as a checklist worksheet for them to follow as they work.
Resources:
A Log's Life
Animals Around the World
Europe's Most Amazing Animals
Asias's Most Amazing Animals
Animal Habitat Website
North America's Most Amazing Animals
Biome Habitat Website