Brick Lab – Zoo

Animal Adaptations and Ecosystems

Traverse tricky terrain, shake claws with lobsters, and design ecosystems in this life science enrichment program. Exploring the globe, students discover the diversity of animal adaptations, the differences in habitats, and what’s necessary for each biome’s survival. They’ll travel from the sands of the Sahara to the peaks of the Himalayas, investigating complex creatures as they build models of each animal, focusing-in on the biological diversity that makes them special. Through creative thinking, collaboration, and multi-subject integration, BrickLAB Zoo fosters a unique bond to the Earth’s biospheres and the vital roles animals play in them.

Appropriate for Grades: Pre K-K and/or 1-3

Subject Targets:

Life Science, Engineering Design, Math Connections, English Language Arts Connections

Course overview

1. The Camel
2. The Lizard
3. The Lobster
4. The Shark
5. The Crocodile
6. The Monkey
7. The Yak
8. The Puma (Mountain Lion)
9. The Giraffe
10. The African (Savanna) Elephant
11. Brick Zoo
12. Original Adaptations