Shoeboxes or small cardboard boxes.
Construction paper, markers, and crayons.
Glue, tape, and scissors.
Small toy animals or animal cutouts.
Natural materials (e.g., leaves, sticks, rocks)..Introduction (5 minutes):
Discuss different types of animal habitats (e.g., forest, ocean, desert).
Explain that they will be creating a diorama of a chosen habitat.
Choosing a Habitat (5 minutes):
Allow students to choose an animal habitat they are interested in.
Provide pictures or books for reference.
Creating the Diorama (20 minutes):
Provide each student with a shoebox or small cardboard box.
Guide them in decorating the inside to represent their chosen habitat using construction paper, markers, and natural materials.
Assist them in placing small toy animals or animal cutouts in the habitat.
Sharing and Discussion (15 minutes):
Allow students to share their dioramas with the class.
Discuss the characteristics of each habitat and the animals that live there.
Reinforce the idea of protecting natural habitats for animals.
Reflection (5 minutes):
Ask students to share one thing they learned about animal habitats.
Reinforce the importance of habitats for the survival of animals.