The basic needs of all living organisms are food, shelter and water. Have the students draw a picture of their home, showing where food, water and shelter are available. Help them to identify the food, water and shelter that this animal needs to find in its home. Use modeling clay to create the animal's home, and building materials such as cotton wool, construction paper and pipe cleaners to represent the basic needs of the animal. My animal's habitat.
Most animals become endangered because they lose their houses.
For this activity, you'll need the endangered species list for your area. For each category, have students find an animal in your area. Research with your students to find out what natural region your school is located in. Once you know this, you'll have a fairly good idea of what plant and animal communities lived in this area before any human development occurred. Have the students list the ways in which humans have changed the area.