Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the Great African Migration and understand why animals migrate.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Paper, crayons, animal toys or pictures, a globe or world map.

Before the lesson: Familiarize yourself with different African animals and their migration patterns.

Activities

1. Draw Your Own Migration Map: Draw a map of Africa and mark the paths that animals take during migration.

2. Act Out Migration: Use animal toys or pictures to act out how animals move during migration. Have fun pretending to be different animals!

3. Animal Migration Storytime: Read a story or watch a video about animal migration in Africa. Discuss what you learned.

Talking Points

• Animals like wildebeests and zebras move from one place to another in search of food and water. Say: "Animals in Africa travel long distances to find yummy food and fresh water."
• Some animals, like birds, migrate to warmer places in the winter. Say: "Just like how we wear warm clothes in winter, birds fly to warmer places to stay cozy."
• During migration, animals face challenges like crossing rivers and avoiding predators. Say: "Animals are like superheroes, they overcome obstacles to reach their destination."
• Migration helps animals survive and continue their families. Say: "By moving to new places, animals stay healthy and have babies to play with."
• Animals have special instincts that guide them during migration. Say: "Animals have a secret compass in their hearts that helps them find their way."
• Migration is an amazing journey that animals take every year. Say: "Imagine going on a big adventure like animals do, how exciting would that be?"