We went to Kanyana to visit the animals, learn about their behaviors, characteristics and adaptations and be filmed for tourism. Fox enjoyed seeing friends and looking at x-rays, gaining knowledge about the anatomy of animals. Row loved the animal rescue kit activity and was fascinated by the long necked turtle.

Science

• Learned about animal behaviors, characteristics, and adaptations
• Gained knowledge about the anatomy of animals through looking at x-rays

Social Studies

• Explored a tourism activity by being filmed at Kanyana

For continued development, encourage the child to further explore animal behaviors, characteristics, and adaptations by visiting other wildlife sanctuaries or zoos. They can also engage in hands-on activities like creating animal models or conducting simple experiments to learn more about animal anatomy and adaptations. Encourage them to document their findings and observations in a journal or through drawings.

Book Recommendations

• The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth by DK Publishing: This book provides a comprehensive look at the diversity of animals, their behaviors, and adaptations.
• National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia by Lucy Spelman: This book is filled with colorful photographs and interesting facts about various animals, their habitats, and behaviors.
• The Wildlife Detectives: How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against Nature by Donna M. Jackson: This book explores the work of forensic scientists in solving crimes against wildlife, highlighting the importance of understanding animal behaviors and characteristics.