Art Lesson: Animal Habitat Diorama
Created by Teacher(s): Jessica Jozak, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: July 29, 2024
Grades: 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 45 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North Jersey
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Synopsis
Students look at different habitats, create a diorama, and write an artistic reflection.
Inquire: Students identify different habitats of New Jersey.
Investigate: Students look at images of habitats to help them determine what features to include in their 3D model.
Inspire: Students reflect on how the animals in their habitat might be affected by the changing climate.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Jessica Jozak
Jessica Jozak is an elementary educator with 4 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in iSTEM from The College of New Jersey. Jessica holds a K–6 Elementary Teaching Certificate and serves as a Green Team Leader.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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