Theme Animals- Lesson 2

Level Grade 4

Essential Question What are the characteristics of habitats and where are they located?

Standard 5.6:
All Students Will Gain An Understanding Of The Structure, Characteristics, And Basic Needs Of Organisms

Standard 5.7:
All Students Will Investigate The Diversity Of Life

Standard 6.7:
All Students Will Acquire Geographical Understanding By Studying The World In Spatial Terms

Students will be able to recognize features of specific habitats.

Students will be able to locate habitats in North America.

Time 1.5 hours

1. Brainstorm places animals live on chalkboard. See if students can work in teams to categorize and simplify lists into specific places. Teach vocabulary of habitats, ecosystems, and biomes.
2. Students will watch video, Habitats (Sunburst) and complete graphic organizer.
3. After assessment of graphic organizer, a discussion and review of information will follow.
4. Students will work in cooperative groups of 2-3 to complete map activity. Students will use Internet, books, and other classroom resources to find and locate habitats in North America. Students will also label a map with the habitats.
5. Students will compare and contrast findings.

Habitats video (Sunburst Communications 1999), computers with Internet, graphic organizer (see attached), numerous books and resources on animals and habitats, map of North America (see attached)

Jennifer Romano

CIEE 625

Spring 2002

Label map with habitats found in North America.

North America Map

Habitats