Placing Animals in Their Biomes
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| Placing Animals in Their Biomes | |
|---|---|
| Science - Zoology | |
| Level | Primary |
| Prerequisites | Picture Classification |
| Materials | pictures or models of animals backgrounds showing desert, jungle, tundra, etc. basket for animals tray |
In this activity lays out pictures showing different environments in which animals live, then they place the animals in their homes. This activity helps the child learn that different animals live in different types of environments.
Presentation
- Discuss how different animals have evolved to live in different biomes.
- Lay out the backgrounds on a mat.
- Place the animals on the picture of the correct biome.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
- Color-coded dots could be put on the backs of the cards.
Variations and Extensions
- Draw the animals in their biomes
- Do the activity with plants of different biomes
Material
Make Your Own
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 195-197
