Program Description
Students join a park ranger in an exploration of animal habitats. Students learn that the area where a living thing finds food, water, and shelter is its habitat. Students understand that all plants and animals depend on their habitat for survival and that parks protect habitats. Students take a hike in the woods in search of animal homes.
Available at:
Burnwood, Canyon Rim, Glade Creek, Grandview, Sandstone Falls, and Thurmond
Grade Level:
K - 3rd
Program Length:
1.5 hours
Background Material:
Habitats - Overview
Theme
A habitat is the place where a plant or animal lives (its home).
Instructional Objectives:
1. Define habitat
2. Name different habitats
3. List the four things (food, water, shelter, and living space) that habitats provide
Pre-visit activities:
The Four Elements of a Habitat
Keeping Habitats Clean
Forest Animals Habitat
Post-visit activities:
New River Habitats
City Mouse & Country Mouse
Habitat Cube Game
More Information:
Glossary
Books to Share with Children
References
Additional Resources for Teachers
Subject:
Science/Technology
WV Content Standards met:
English/Language Arts - RLA.1.3.1, RLA.1.3.2
Science/Technology - SC.1.2.1, SC.1.2.2, SC.1.3.1, SC.1.3.2, SC.1.4.2, SC.1.4.4
