Launch
Animal Senses Immersion
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Essential Question
Students explore animal habitats through curated images and short videos, then chat with a wildlife educator to learn how animals sense their world. They participate in a simple sensory scavenger hunt using props to imitate sight, hearing, smell, touch, and environmental cues, and capture their initial observations with quick drawings or labels.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
40 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 40 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the activity by showing images and a short video of animal habitats. (10 min) |
| 2 | Have a class discussion to share observations about how animals use their senses in the videos. (10 min) |
| 3 | Divide students into small groups and assign each group a set of images or a short video. (5 min) |
| 4 | Each group discusses and notes down observations about how animals gather information from their environment. (10 min) |
| 5 | Bring the class back together for a group discussion to compile observations and explore survival mechanisms of different animals. (10 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a selection of images and short video clips showcasing various animal habitats and their behaviors.
Student-facing instructions
Today, you will explore different animal habitats. Watch the images and videos carefully, and think about how animals use their senses to survive. In small groups, you will discuss what you observed and share your findings with the class. Be ready to explain how you think animals gather information to respond to what is happening around them.