The Challenge: Divide yourself equally into four groups. Each group will choose one of the following Northern Forest habitats: wetland, mountain, forest, river. No two groups may choose the same habitat. Using materials that are made available to you, plan and create a model of the habitat you have chosen.

Use your planning page to help you select materials that are appropriate.

As you build you model habitat, please consider the following:

• Your habitat needs to clearly show the four features of habitat: food, shelter, water, space.
• The plants and animals that live in this habitat should be created with materials from your planning page.
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• All plants and animals should be labeled.
• Your habitat should have a sign identifying your habitat and listing the names of all group members.

You will have one class period to complete your planning page, and five class periods (one hour long) to complete your habitats.

Upon completion of your habitat, please prepare a short presentation in which you share accurate information about your model with a visiting class. Your presentation should:
Identify your habitat.

• Describe the features necessary for plant and animal survival in your habitat.
• Describe the types of animals and plants that live in the habitat.
• Explain how you created your habitat.

All members of your group should be ready to answer questions about your model and the habitat it represents.