Science·Animals of the World·conceptual
Savanna & Grassland Animals
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
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is exploring the amazing diversity of animals around the world, learning how different creatures communicate, migrate, hunt and survive in various habitats from rainforests to deserts to polar regions.
Evidence of understanding
- 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 Savanna & Grassland Animals 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?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.