Students write imaginative classified ads about habitats and then play a game to match specific animals with the animal’s native habitat or home.

Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
■ Identify the habitat elements used by a specific animal
■ Match habitat descriptions with animals
■ Describe a specific habitat in a creative way
■ Explore the diversity of animals and habitats in the U.S

Grade Level: 3-8; K-2
Time: 1-2 class periods (60 minutes)
Subjects: Science, Language Arts
Skills: Analysis, research, comparison, description