Hello Grade 4 Families,
As you may know, our class has been learning all about habitats, biomes, and biodiversity, and we’re excited to bring everything together with a creative hands-on project!
Students will be creating their very own habitat diorama — a small 3D scene in a box that shows a habitat and the plants and animals that live there. A diorama is like a mini model or snapshot of an environment — for example, a rainforest filled with trees, birds, and vines, or a tundra with snow, rocks, and Arctic animals.
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We have already completed this Grade 4 Diorama Assignment Planning Sheet in class, which includes a rubric which I will be using to assess the final projects (These planning sheets are in their science binders)
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The written paragraph portion of the project will also be completed in class.
📅 Due Date: Tuesday, November 10th
🎥 Video Example:
We watched these short videos in class showing someone creating a simple habitat diorama. You can rewatch them at home for inspiration:
👉 How to Make a Shoebox Habitat Diorama #1
👉 How to Make a Shoebox Habitat Diorama #2
👉 How to Make a Shoebox Habitat Diorama #3
If you have any questions about materials or expectations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to see the amazing habitats our Grade 4 scientists create!