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Week3
Habitat-mural
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Habitat Mural
Habitats
35 minutes
Whole class collaborative project
Art
Learning Objective
Show understanding of different Caribbean habitats through collaborative art
Materials Needed
Large paper (bulletin board size)
Tempera paints
Brushes
Pictures of local habitats (beach, rainforest, garden)
Magazines for collage
Glue sticks
Markers
Preparation
1
Divide large paper into habitat sections
2
Set up painting stations
3
Gather reference pictures of Caribbean habitats
4
Protect work area with newspaper
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Show pictures of different Caribbean habitats
2
Assign small groups to different habitat sections
3
Children paint background for their habitat
4
Add animals and plants by drawing, painting, or collage
5
Discuss: 'What lives in this habitat? Why?'
6
Connect all sections to show how habitats are connected
Assessment
Does the child include appropriate plants/animals for the habitat?
Can the child explain why certain things live in certain places?
Does the child work cooperatively on the group project?
Extensions
Invite another class to view and ask questions
Create individual habitat books
Research endangered Caribbean habitats
Plan a habitat protection project
Teaching Tips
Encourage creativity while maintaining accuracy
Help children work together cooperatively
Display prominently to celebrate their work
Use this as ongoing reference for habitat discussions
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