Zebra Map Activity
Overview
The students will be able to access Internet sites that have information on the location of the Grevy's Zebra in Africa. Each student will be given a blank map of Africa to locate the Grevy's Zebra habitat and complete the map with a map key, compass rose, title and location of cities.
Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, students will be able to:
· Students will be able to understand and create a map and
locate the Grevy's Zebra habitat.
· Students will include a map key, location of cities,
compass rose and title on their map.
Important Words
· Map Key
· Compass Rose (see example)
· Map Title
· Habitat
· Cities
· Africa
(Example of a compass rose.)
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Materials
Students will have a blank map of Africa. Each student will need
crayons, markers, pencil and sequins or stickers.
The natural habitat of the Grevy's Zebra. (IUCN/SSC Eq. Spec. Gr. 2004)
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Click here for a blank African map. (57.886K Gif file)
Learn more about the Grevy's Zebra habitat for assistance in mapping them. http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/grevyszebra.htm
Activity
1. Students will access the Saint Louis Zoo cites for
information on Africa and the Grevy's Zebra. They will take notes
on these sites about the location of the Grevy's Zebra, cities
and important habitat facts.
2. The teacher will give each student a blank map of Africa,
sequins or stickers.
3.Each student will have a pencil, markers, glue and
crayons.
4. The students will create a title, compass rose and a map key
for their map.
