Expedition Zoo To You: Polar Draw-some Animals

In this simple follow-along drawing activity for younger audiences, we’ll learn how careful observation helps us learn about the natural world. Observation is a great skill for both scientists and artists to develop. 

For this class we have a selection of several very simple animal drawings suitable for Kindergarten through 3^rd grade (or older audiences who would like a simple drawing). In this class we will look at photos, biofacts (animal artifacts like bones or sheds), and live animals as we complete our drawings. Animals available include; tortoise, snake, millipede, and tarantula. For a 30-minute class, select 2 animals, or three for a 60-minute class.

Topics Covered: Observation, Form and Function of animal adaptations, wildlife safety, habitats.

Recommended Ages: K-3^rd

Possible Core Standards Tie-in: K.2.2 (relationships between animals and their habitats), 1.2.2 (Patterns of shared adaptations), 2.2.1 (patterns of living things in habitats), 2.2.2 (structure and function of adaptations), 2.2.4 (mimicking adaptations), 3.3.5 (adaptations are specific to habitats), 4.1.1 (structures support survival).