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Habitats
KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage.
Ages 5- 14
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter? So many questions answered!
ZooLab’s Habitat workshop introduces pupils to different habitats from around the world: including tropical rainforests, deserts, polar regions and oceans. This hands-on workshop looks at three great survivors; rats, cockroaches and humans and considers how and why they have survived.
Animals used in this workshop







Key Workshop Objectives
Define what a habitat is
Explain the needs of a successful habitat
Consider why different animals are best suited to certain habitats
Explore different food chains
Identify habitats around the world
Consider the effectsof habitat change
Discuss why animals adapt