Habitat Happenings

Over the past 6 weeks we have been learning about biodiversity and habitats.  We studied the coral reef, dessert, grasslands (prairie), rain forests, and woodlands (forests).  We learned that animals depend on specific plants and other animals for survival.  We also learned that certain animals are suited for survival in specific habitats, and others are not.  We learned that insects are abundant -- almost everywhere -- and birds can live in nearly any type of habitat.

Students created habitat boxes, or dioramas, of one specific habitat.  Students were partnered with a different habitat to complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast their habitat to a friend's habitat.  

These photos show students viewing the habitats, and sharing sticky note compliments on each box.  Students used class, foam, paper, rocks, sand, grass, trees, plants, and other assorted supplies to create their habitat in a shoe box or a tissue box.  I think they may remember habitats!