Materials Required:
Blank pages (one per student)
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Pencils
Bookbinding materials (stapler, binding rings, etc.)
Chart or images of African grasslands animals for reference
Steps Involved:
Introduction: Begin with a discussion about the African grasslands and the types of animals that live there. Show images or a video to help students visualize the environment and its inhabitants.
Choose an Animal: Each student selects an animal that lives in the African grasslands.
Drawing: Students draw their chosen animal on their page. Encourage them to add details that show the animal in its natural habitat.
Writing: Underneath their drawing, students write the sentence: “I went on safari, and what did I see? I saw a ____ looking at me!” filling in the blank with the name of their animal.
Assembly: Once all students have completed their pages, gather the pages and bind them together to create a class book.
Sharing: Read the class book aloud together, with each student presenting their page to the class.
Reflection: Discuss what they learned about the animals and their habitat, reinforcing key concepts.