Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the different habitats of animals and how they adapt to their environments.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, coloring pencils, and access to the internet for research.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the habitats of different animals and have some examples ready for discussion.

Activities

• Research and draw: Choose an animal from Hello Ninja or Octonauts and research its habitat. Draw a picture of the animal in its habitat and explain how it adapts to its environment.

• Animal habitat game: Create a game where you describe an animal and its habitat, and your student has to guess which animal it is. Then switch roles!

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Animals live in different places called habitats. Can you think of an animal and where it lives?"
• "Animals have special features that help them survive in their habitats. What are some features of animals you know?"
• "Some animals live in the ocean, some in the jungle, and some in the desert. Can you name an animal and its habitat?"