Savanna & Grassland Animals

CONCEPTUAL

Science›Animals of the World|Ages 7—9|ID: mt_YynJoQcm_M

Explore animals of the grasslands and savanna — lions, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, cheetahs in African savanna; bison and prairie dogs in American grasslands — understanding why large herds form on open grasslands and how predators and prey interact in these wide-open spaces

Mastery Evidence

Names at least 5 grassland/savanna animals
Explains that herding provides safety in numbers against predators
Describes the predator-prey relationship (e.g., lions hunt zebras)
Knows grasslands/savannas are wide-open habitats with few trees

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] sees pictures of the African savanna, can they name at least four animals that live there and explain why some animals like zebras live in large herds?”

Prerequisites2

Wild, Farm & Pet Animals
softAges 5—7
Animals Everywhere
hardAges 5—7

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Wild, Farm & Pet Animals soft
Savanna animals contrasts with farm/pet animals from earlier
- Animals Everywhere hard
  Wild/farm/pet distinction builds on knowing animals exist everywhere
- Naming Common Animals soft
  Wild/farm/pet distinction enriched by curriculum animal group identification
Animals Everywhere hard
Savanna animals builds on knowing animals live in diverse environments

Unlocks3

Animal Migration
softAges 7—9
Predator Hunting Strategies
softAges 7—9
Animal Groups & Survival
softAges 8—9