Habitat+for+a+Living+Thing

2nd Grade Science Habitat for a living thing Created by Yosha Howe GLE 0201.5.2 Apply logic in a variety of ways. GLE 0201.7.1 Recognize the ability of media to inform, persuade, and entertain.
 * ST:** GLE 0207.1.1 Recognize that plants and animals are made up of smaller parts and use food, water, and air to survive.


 * Overview**: To address habitats and resources that a living things need to survive.

Various books on habitats or animals Computer Kidspiration 3 Printer
 * Materials:**


 * Objective:** TSW create a habitat for a living thing. (not a person) TSW will use the habitat rubric as a guide for the assignment.

TSW create a graphic organizer in Kidspiration. In the science section of Kidspiration 3 the students will click on the Animal concept map. TSW complete the graphic organizer for a living thing. (animal)When complete print. TSW then connect to [|Kerpoof] via the internet. In Kerpoof TSW choose make a picture. TSW create a picture of the habitat that best fits the animal they completed the animal concept map on. TSW draw or choose the animal from the library provided as well as 5 other elements that can be found in the environment. TSW add 2 or more colors TSW use conversation bubbles to explain why the elements are needed for the animal to survive. TSW print their picture. TTW use the habitat rubric to assess the assignment.