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In this arts and crafts activity about animals and animal characteristics, learners will design animal hats and role-play as animals. Through this dramatic play, learners will practice and develop problem solving, cooperation, symbolic thinking, language and personal expression skills. Use the suggested open-ended questions to encourage learner reflection about their animal hat and animals in general.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Construction Paper (Brown, Black, White, Grey & Orange)
- Animal Print Paper
- Masking Tape
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- Markers
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Performing Arts
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2004