Make a Habitat Mapping Game
See what happens when human impact divides animal habitats by playing the Habitat Mapping Game with your child.
Before You Play
Explain to your child that a habitat is a place where plants and animals have the food, water, and shelter that they need to survive. Tell her that sometimes roads, buildings, railroads, and other human-made construction, or natural disasters, break up habitats and separate animals from the things they need. Your child will need a partner for this activity. If possible, preview the Cyberchase episode “Creech’s Creature Quandary” with your child.
Materials
Directions
All animals need food, water, and shelter to survive. Ask your child to choose an animal and learn about its habitat. Help your child record her findings on the “Habitat Mapping Game” printable.
Help your child make a map of her animal’s habitat using the grid on the “Habitat Map” page. Walk your child through the instructions on the sheet and have her include all the things her animal needs.
Play the Habitat Mapping Game. Your child can see what happens when human construction divides a habitat. Follow the instructions on the printable.
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