Habitat Heroes

Students pick a favorite animal, learn about habitats and adaptations, and write an adventure in Build My Story. Each student gets a free e-book with optional printed copies.

Short on time? Your class can publish straight away, by using ‘Lesson plan 2’

Your Student Will...

  • Learn how animals survive in habitats around the world.
  • Write an animal adventure using real adaptations.
  • Use safe AI to create and publish your book

Habitat Heroes

Students pick a favorite animal, learn about habitats and adaptations, and write an adventure in Build My Story. Each student gets a free e-book with optional printed copies.

Short on time? Your class can publish straight away, by using ‘Lesson plan 2’

Your Student Will...

  • Learn how animals survive in habitats around the world.
  • Write an animal adventure using real adaptations.
  • Use safe AI to create and publish your book

Grades 2-6

Habitat Heroes

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Timeline (Optional)

Session 1: Lesson & Plan

30-45 mins

Session 2: Draft & Write

30-45 mins

Session 3: Publish & Share

30-45 mins

Lesson Plan Option 1
Lesson Plan Option 1
Lesson Plan Option 2
Lesson Plan Option 2
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PPTX)
Slide Deck (PPTX)
Prompt Sheet
Prompt Sheet
Student Worksheets
Student Worksheets
Word Bank & Phrases
Word Bank & Phrases

Lesson Plan Option 2

Lesson Plan Option 2

Slide Deck (PDF)

Slide Deck (PPTX)

Student Tutorial Printout

Prompt Sheet

Student Worksheets

Word Bank & Phrases

Lesson Plan Option 1
Lesson Plan Option 1
Lesson Plan Option 2
Lesson Plan Option 2
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PPTX)
Slide Deck (PPTX)
Prompt Sheet
Prompt Sheet
Student Worksheets
Student Worksheets
Word Bank & Phrases
Word Bank & Phrases

Lesson Plan Option 2

Lesson Plan Option 2

Slide Deck (PDF)

Slide Deck (PPTX)

Student Tutorial Printout

Prompt Sheet

Student Worksheets

Word Bank & Phrases

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Standards

Writing - Narratives

Writing - Narratives
W.2.3–W.5.3

 Students write real or imagined animal adventures with clear sequence, sensory detail, dialogue when helpful, and a strong ending.

Writing - Informative/Explanatory
W.2.2–W.5.2

Students explain science facts in organized paragraphs using domain vocabulary.

Language - Conventions

Language - Conventions
L.2.1–L.5.1 L.2.2–L.5.2

 Students apply grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and grade-level spelling.

Speaking and Listening
SL.2.1–SL.5.1 SL.2.4–SL.5.4

 Students collaborate in discussions, give feedback, and present finished work clearly.

Speaking & Listening

Reading - Informational
RI.2.3–RI.5.3

Students use key details from short science notes to support accurate writing.

Science Connections (NGSS)
2-LS4-1 3-LS4-3 4-LS1-1 5-LS2-1

 Students connect biodiversity observations, survival traits and behaviors, animal structures and their functions, and food webs to narrative details.

CSTA - Digital Literacy
1B-AP-17 1B-IC-18 1B-IC-19

 Students create and refine a digital artifact and use technology responsibly.

Standards

Writing - Narratives

Writing - Narratives
W.2.3–W.5.3

 Students write real or imagined animal adventures with clear sequence, sensory detail, dialogue when helpful, and a strong ending.

Writing - Informative/Explanatory
W.2.2–W.5.2

Students explain science facts in organized paragraphs using domain vocabulary.

Language - Conventions

Language - Conventions
L.2.1–L.5.1 L.2.2–L.5.2

 Students apply grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and grade-level spelling.

Speaking and Listening
SL.2.1–SL.5.1 SL.2.4–SL.5.4

 Students collaborate in discussions, give feedback, and present finished work clearly.

Speaking & Listening

Reading - Informational
RI.2.3–RI.5.3

Students use key details from short science notes to support accurate writing.

Science Connections (NGSS)
2-LS4-1 3-LS4-3 4-LS1-1 5-LS2-1

 Students connect biodiversity observations, survival traits and behaviors, animal structures and their functions, and food webs to narrative details.

CSTA - Digital Literacy
1B-AP-17 1B-IC-18 1B-IC-19

 Students create and refine a digital artifact and use technology responsibly.

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