Worcester Prep second grade hosts habitat fair

Worcester Preparatory School’s second-grade students hosted a habitat fair March 31 for fellow lower school students, staff and family members.

Attendees learned about the different places animals make their homes, from the rainforest to the Arctic and all the habitats in between.

In class, the students learned about the different types of land and water habitats, the animals that live in each habitat, adaptations animals make in each habitat, and the food chain. They also learned the different types of plants and landforms, and even what kinds of threats exist in each habitat.

Following class lessons, it was the students' turn to become the teachers by taking a month to research and write about the habitat they selected. They each chose a featured animal and, with the help of art teacher Rebecca Tittermary, created a magic model of the animal in art class. The project also carried over to computer class, where instructor Julie Lyons helped them compile their research into a digital presentation.

In the end, students were able to learn how each habitat can be conserved and ways they can help.