Exploring Environments

Introduction

This WebQuest is about the environments. 

We will learn about the different environments/habitats and the animals that live in them.  

 Watch this video: Habitats for Kids | Learn all about Rainforest, Ocean, Desert, Forest, Mountains & More

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Task

Get ready to put on your explorer hats because we are about to go on an adventure. We are going to travel though the desert, arctic, rainforest, grasslands, ocean, and the savannah. As we travel through the habitats, we will discover what they look like and what animals live there. Let's explore!

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Process

First click on the links and then answer the following questions below on a separate sheet of paper and turn them into me. 

 

The Savannah 

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What Animals live in the Savannah? | African Savannah Animals for Kids

1. What is the savannah? 

2. Name 3 animals that live in the savannah. 

 

The Desert

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(298) Let's Explore the Desert for Kindergarten | EYFS - YouTube      

1. Describe what the desert looks like?

2. Name 1 plant and 1 animal that lives in the desert. 

 

The Arctic

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The Arctic for Kids

1. Where is the Arctic located? 

2. Name 3 animals that live in the arctic. 

 

The Ocean 

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Ocean Habitats | Science For Kids Year 2 | STEM Home Learning

1. Name 3 animals that live in the ocean. 

2. What's one fun fact about the ocean?

 

The Rainforest 

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What is a Rainforest | Science for Kids

1. What is the rainforest?

2. Name 3 animals that live in the rainforest. 

 

The Grasslands 

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What are Grasslands | Science for Kids

1. What are the grasslands?

2. Name 3 animals that live in the grasslands. 

Evaluation

Rubric 

Watch the videos and answer all the questions: 30 points 

Answers are accurate: 20 points 

total: 50 points 

Conclusion

Congratulations you explored the habitats and went on an adventure. Now you should be able to identify the habitats and animals that live there. Good job!

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Credits
Teacher Page

standards: 

 K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

Technology standards: 

 1.1.a. Connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress 1.1.b. Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.1.3.d. Build knowledge by exploring real-world issues and gain experience in applying their learning in authentic settings 2.1.b. Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks. 2.1.c. Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences