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By Katie O’Dell
Mammals
2nd gradeAverage studentsMiddle class community
Audience
Individually or in small groupsAt a computer
Environment
The students will learn about mammals from the savanna, marine, and temperate forests. Given this information, they will take a quiz with six mammals. Students should be able to identify the biome each mammal lives in by locating it on the map and selecting the correct biome out of a list. They will be able to complete the quiz with 80% accuracy.
Objective
Mammals
What do you want to do?
Study mammal biomes
Take the quiz
Mammal Biomes
Mammals live all over the world!
You can find mammals living in mountains, in oceans, and in forests.
These different places are called biomes.
Each biome is home to different types of mammals.
Hi kids! My name is Ted and I like to learn about mammals.
Lets go!
Savanna
Savannas, or tropical grasslands, are found in Africa, South America, India, and Australia.
Savannas get almost as much rain as a tropical rainforest, but are so windy very few trees grow. There is a dry season and a rainy season.
Some mammals found in the savanna are giraffes, zebras, lions, and rhinoceros.
Giraffes are the tallest land mammals in the world. They can be 20 feet tall! They eat fruit, leaves, and grasses using their big lips and long tongue.
Rhinoceros are the second largest land mammal. They eat short grasses. They have large horns they use to define their territory, fight off predators, and dig up soil.
Quiz
Marine
The ocean covers two-thirds of the earth and is the home of over 118 species of mammals.
Mammals who live underwater have to be able to hold their breath for long periods of time.Some mammals who live in the ocean include whales, seals, dolphins, walrus, and manatee.
Leopard seals get their name from their spotted coat. They are the only type of seal that preys on warm blooded animals, like penguins. They are fast swimmers and also eat fish and squid.
Walruses have tusks up to three feet long. They use them to chop breathing holes in the ice and to get out of the water. They eat starfish, mollusks, fish, and seals.
Blue whales are the biggest animals in the world! They travel together in groups called pods. They eat krill, tiny fish, by filtering them through their special baleen plates.
Quiz
Temperate Forest
Temperate forests have warm summers, cold winters, and rainfall throughout the year. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Mammals that live in the temperate forest include bears, squirrels, raccoons, and foxes.
Red foxes are nocturnal, which means they are active at night. They have very good hearing. They eat almost anything, including insects, small mammals, and even human garbage.
Black bears are great at climbing trees. Even though they are called black bears, their fur can be brown. They usually eat fruit, nuts, berries, and roots. They will also eat honey, fish, and small mammals.
Quiz
Now you’ve learned about three biomes mammals live in.Ready to take the quiz?
Study mammal biomes
Take the quiz
Mammal Biome Quiz
Each question asks where a mammal lives. Using the map and the information you read, pick the correct biome each mammal lives in from the list.
Instructions
Which biome do giraffes live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Giraffes live in the savanna.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the savanna.
Oops!
Savanna
Which biome do foxes live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Foxes live in the temperate forest.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the temperate forest.
Oops!
Forest
Which biome do rhinoceros live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Rhinoceros live in the savanna.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the savanna.
Oops!
Savanna
Which biome do walrus live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Walrus live in the marine biome.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the marine biome.
Oops!
Marine
Which biome do bears live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Bears live in the temperate forest.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the temperate forest.
Oops!
Forest
Which biome do whales live in?SavannaMarine
Savanna
Marine
Forest
Giraffes live in the marine biome.
Correct!
That’s not quite right. Maybe you should go back and reread about the marine biome.
Oops!
Marine
You have completed the quiz. Great job!
What would you like to do now?
Take the quiz
Study mammal biomes
http://teachers.saschina.org/msaich/2010/12/09/mini-book-and-map-of-world-biomes/
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rhinoceros.htmlhttp://www.solcomhouse.com/dolphins.htmhttp://www.4usatravel.net/est-indian-manatee-and-nur
sing-calf-crystal-river-florida/
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