Objective

By the end of this lesson, Lexi will be able to learn fun facts about zebras and their habitat.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Coloring pencils or markers
• Access to the internet for research

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Activities

• Research Time: Use the internet to find interesting facts about zebras. Write down at least 5 facts that you find most fascinating.
• Coloring Fun: Print out a zebra coloring page or draw your own zebra. Use your coloring pencils or markers to make your zebra unique!
• Zebra Habitat Diorama: Create a mini diorama showing the habitat where zebras live. Use materials like paper, cardboard, and small toy animals to create a scene.

Talking Points

• Zebras are known for their black and white stripes that help them blend in with each other and confuse predators. You can say, "Zebras have stripes to help them hide from animals that might want to eat them."
• Zebras live in Africa and are part of the horse family. You can say, "Zebras are like horses, but with stripes, and they live in Africa."
• Zebras travel in groups called herds for safety. You can say, "Zebras stick together in groups to protect each other from danger."
• Zebras can run up to 65 km/h (40 mph) to escape from predators. You can say, "Zebras are really fast runners, they can outrun many animals that try to catch them."
• Zebras have excellent hearing and eyesight to detect danger. You can say, "Zebras have great senses to help them stay safe in the wild."