Many trees grow in the temperate forest. Talk about several ways in which the animals that live in the temperate forest depend on trees. The tropical rain forest is home to more species of animals than any other habitat, and yet the rain forest is in danger because so many rain-forest trees and other plants are needed for many products we use. Humans, as well as animals, live in the desert. Compare and contrast the ways in which humans and animals have adapted to life in this habitat.
Many scientists believe that, as a result of global warming, the polar ice cap is beginning to melt.
Discuss what the effects that the melting of the polar ice cap might have on the rest of the world. Imagine that you are a tidepool animal, and describe a day in your life in the tidepool. Mystery Animals Divide your class into groups. Have each group choose an unusual or unfamiliar animal from the habitat it has been assigned and prepare a card with the name of the animal, a description of the animal's physical and behavioral characteristics, and a picture of the animal. Mix up the cards and give one to each group, making sure that no group gets its own card.