Build a Habitat Triorama 2nd Grade STEM Challenge
Build a Habitat Triorama 2nd Grade STEM Challenge
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Learn about animal habitats with this Second Grade Science Activity as a companion to the read aloud Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson!
In this Second Grade STEM Lesson, students research a habitat of their choice and compare it with what they learned about the desert in Cactus Hotel. They create a Triorama of their habitat to present to the class.
This 2nd Grade STEM activity aligns with NGSS Life Science Standards for 2nd Grade but can be used in 3rd grade or 4th grade too.
Material List:
- sticky notes
- crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils
- construction paper
- scissors
- glue or tape
- library books on habitats (types, plant life, animals)
- Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions
- Student STEM Journal
- Student Instructions
- STEM Activity
- Vocabulary Words (Habitat, Diversity, Cactus)
- Student Reflection Sheet
- Rubric
Learning Objective
I can make observations and compare the types of plants and animals in a habitat.
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