Lesson Plan

Grades K-2, 3-5

Habitat Scramble

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30 minutes

SUBJECTS: Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Biodiversity/Habitat, Carrying Capacity, Interdependence in Nature

Resource Overview

Students act as an animal or plant trying to survive by collecting cards that represent essential characteristics of a habitat: water, soil, shelter, space, air, and food.

Students will be able to:
  • Name the main characteristics that a habitat must have in order to support wildlife species.
  • Describe how animals and plants are impacted when their habitat loses a key characteristic.
  • Identify ways that human activities can contribute to the destruction and protection of habitats.

Features of This Resource

  • Fun role-play activity is an opportunity for kinesthetic (tactile) learning
  • Students explore how humans change the Earth’s landscapes and what this means for other living things
  • Lesson includes an art assessment

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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