Animal Habitats

  Classroom Resource Information  

Title:

 Animal Habitats

URL:

 https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/lessons-and-activities/lessons/k-2/animal-habitats/

Content Source:

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The Kennedy Center
Type: Lesson/Unit Plan

Overview:

Students will echo sing the lyrics from the book Over in the Jungle by Marianne Berkes. They will brainstorm different habitats and animals.  They will use clay to create an animal from one of the habitats.  The teacher will photograph the animals and make a presentation for the class.  

Content Standard(s):
Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: K
Music: General
12) Perform music with expression.

Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: 1
Music: General
13) Perform music for a specific purpose with expression.

Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: 2
Music: General
13) Perform music for a specific purpose with expression and technical accuracy.

Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: K
Visual Arts
1) Engage in self-directed exploration and imaginative play with art materials.

a. Use motor skills to create two-dimensional art.

Examples: Finger painting, watercolors, paper collage, and rubbings.

b. Use motor skills to create three-dimensional art.

Examples: Rolling, folding, cutting, molding, pinching and pulling clay.

Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: 1
Visual Arts
2) Explore and experiment with a range of art materials.

a. Create two-dimensional art.

Examples: Family portrait or gadget printing.

b. Create three-dimensional art.

Examples: Pinch pots or found-object sculptures.

Arts Education
ARTS (2017)
Grade: 2
Visual Arts
2) Explore personal interests and curiosities with a range of art materials.

a. Create two-dimensional art.

Examples: Paper-weaving, drawing, and resist painting.

Use book about weaving, The Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood & Martin Link.

b. Create three-dimensional art.

Examples: Clay animals and pipe cleaner sculptures.

Use a book about clay, When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor.

Tags: animals, clay, habitat, Marianne Berkes, photograph
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https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1DH3qpRTVryrSeuNFIpWdnyOeAoSplr__KCJNw_W4Ido/copy

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Author: Tiffani Stricklin