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Habitat Lab Activities & Lesson Plans

A Habitat Learning Lab provides a fun, exciting environment for a wide variety of hands-on, inquiry-based activities for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, technology and art. Learn more about these free educational resources below:

Junior Wildlife Scientist

Program that integrates STEAM with English Language Arts through a collection of hands-on, inquiry-based activities

Field Investigations

Free activity pages that students can use to record observations and data as they explore the Habitat Learning Lab

Activity Kits

Suggested activity kit materials and estimated costs to help enhance lessons in the Habitat Lab

Themed Activities

Free AWF activities organized by theme including birds, butterflies, aquatic habitats, forest habitats, & other wildlife

BioBlitz

Students work together to find, identify, and record plants and animals in the school’s Habitat Lab

Student Wildlife Art Contest Activity

Integrate art with science, reading, writing, geography, and technology by holding a Student Wildlife Art Contest at your school.

Additional Activity Sources

Journey North

Website that can be used with students to track wildlife migration and seasonal changes

Outdoor AL Watchable Wildlife

Website with information about AL’s wildlife including descriptions, habitat information, & conservation status

National Wildlife Federation

Website with information about the NWF’s mission of conservation education and advocacy.  Includes educational resources

Discovering Alabama

AL Public Television show about AL’s wild places and related topics. Teacher guide included with some episodes

Kids Gardening Activities

Website with information and resources for educators to help them teach through gardening