Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to draw and identify different animals from around the world, while gaining a basic understanding of geography.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or crayons
• World map or globe

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Animal Drawing - Ask the student to choose an animal they are interested in. Instruct them to draw the animal on a piece of paper, paying attention to its physical features. Encourage creativity and imagination.
• Activity 2: Animal Research - Show the student a world map or globe. Ask them to locate the continents and discuss how animals are found in different parts of the world. Choose one animal from each continent and have the student research and draw those animals.
• Activity 3: Animal Habitat - Discuss with the student the concept of habitat and how animals have specific environments they live in. Have the student draw the habitat for one of the animals they have drawn.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Geography is the study of places and the things that are found there."
• "Animals are found all around the world, in different countries and continents."
• "Each continent has different types of animals that are adapted to their specific environments."
• "Animals have different physical features that help them survive in their habitats."
• "Drawing is a way to express our creativity and show what we have learned about animals and their habitats."