Rainforest Lesson: Habitat Research
Created by Teacher(s): Elizabeth Ward|Published on: August 1, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies, Biology, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn about the rainforest as an animal habitat.
Inquire: Students participate in a read aloud of Jan Brett’s The Umbrella.
Investigate: Students research a rainforest animal and share what they have learned.
Inspire: Students discover how a habitat provides for the creatures who live there and explore the impact of human activities on animal habitats.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas.
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