Animal Habitats Through Drama

Year 2 English & Science Exploring how animals live and survive Using role-play and drama to learn

WALT - We Are Learning To

Express understanding of animal habitats using drama and role-play Describe what different animals need to survive Work with partners to create role-play scenes Show how animals live in their special homes

Success Criteria - I Can...

Choose and pretend to be an animal from a habitat Explain what my animal needs to live and survive Work with a partner to create a short scene Extension: Write a script for my animal character

Different Animal Habitats

Teacher Demonstration

Watch teacher role-play as a frog Listen to what the frog needs to survive Think about how the frog moves and sounds Prepare for your own animal role-play

Paired Role-Play Time

Work with your partner Choose your habitat and animals Plan a short 2-3 minute scene Show how your animals live and what they need Use movement, voices, and actions

Performance Time!

Each pair performs their role-play Audience watches respectfully After each performance, we discuss: What does this animal need to survive?

Reflection & Next Steps

What did we learn about animal habitats today? How did drama help us understand animals better? What would happen if animal habitats disappeared? Next lesson: How can we protect habitats?