Super Simple Grassland Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities
To Adult Helpers The projects in this book are fun and simple There are just a few things to remember to keep kids safe Some projects require the use of sharp objects Also kids may be using messy materials such as glue or paint Make sure they protect their clothes and work surfaces Review the projects before starting and be ready to assist when necessary
CONTENTS Grasslands Around the Globe Farms and Grasslands Habitat Food Chain Materials Prairie Animal Burrow Busy Watering Hole Habitat Sort Savanna Diorama Grassland Map Food Chain Connections Conclusion Quiz Glossary
GRASSLANDS AROUND THE GLOBE Did you know that one fourth of Earth's land is covered in grasslands They can be found on every continent except Antarctica Grasslands usually exist in the drier parts of a continent Grasslands have lots of names In the United States they are called prairies South Americans call them pampas They are known as savannas in Africa But what makes a grassland A grassland is a wide open area where grass is the most common plant UNITED STATES PRAIRIE AFRICAN SAVANNA
GRASSLAND ANIMALS Grasslands can be tropical or temperate Tropical grasslands are near the equator It is always hot there Tropical grasslands have a dry season and a rainy season The African savanna is a tropical grassland Common animals there include elephants lions and giraffes Temperate grasslands exist farther from the equator They are drier than tropical grasslands They are hot in the summer and cold in the winter The prairie in the United States is a temperate grassland Bison jackrabbits snakes and coyotes live on the prairie PRAIRIE SAVANNA
