Thursday, February 17, 2011

Hurray for Habitats!

Our newest Essential Question in Science is "What is a Habitat?" We began our discussion today by relating what we already have learned about Habitats in Kindergarten and First Grade. We know what habitats are called, some examples of animals may live in different habitats, and some of the things animals need to survive. Our students shared questions to help us focus specifically on how animals survive and grow in their habitat. One of our students asked, "How can camouflage helps an animal?"

Camouflage, we are finding out, is vital to the survival of animals in their habitats. As one our students put it, "Camouflage keeps another animal from biting them!" Today, we played with camouflage and tried to hide our creature from our friends who played the part of a predator. See if you can spot our hidden moths.




We also had a coachroach try to play our game. Unfortunately for him, he wasn't camouflaged!





Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Build Your Own Habitat!

Play this game to create the perfect habitat for several living things :D!
http://www.switcheroozoo.com/games/habitatgame.htm