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Habitat Introduction |
Grade Level:
2
Objectives: The students will be able to define the word habitat. They will be able to describe climates and animals found in three habitats- rainforest, coral reef and desert.
Materials: three habitat posters (desert, rainforest, and coral reef) paper, pencils, desktop publishing software, PowerPoint presentation. Visit ENature and Biomes of the World to learn more about habitats.
Procedure:
Explain to students that today we are beginning our habitat exploration
unit.
Ask if anyone knows what a
habitat is.
Provide definition of
habitat (See PowerPoint presentation for all
information).
Point out the three habitats we will be focusing on:
rainforests, deserts and coral reefs.
Introduce
the PowerPoint Presentation.
Activity:
Students will watch the PowerPoint presentation that introduces them to
habitats. They will learn about the type of climate and animals found in
each and take notes. Students will explore Web sites that link from the PowerPoint
presentation; there they will hear whale sounds, see animals,
and learn specifics about each habitat.
Evaluation: Students will be asked to chose a habitat to focus on. Using desktop publishing, they will write information they learned in a Habitat Journal. Students can make entries daily or weekly. The Habitat Journal will be graded at the end of the unit. Students must include animals, vegetation, and climate of their chosen habitat with corresponding illustrations, clip art, scanned in pictures or graphics.
Extension Activity: Habitat Bookmarks
Students will create bookmarks representing a habitat of their choice
Teacher can precut paper to help younger students; bookmarks should be 6" x 3" (15 cm x 8 cm). Older students can use their math skills to measure and cut paper.
Thicker paper like card stock will work well if printer can can handle the thickness
Students should include the name of their habitat and three of its unique characteristics
They can include clip art or freehand art.
Proof the final produce and print
Laminate the bookmarks