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
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If your child 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?
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
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Check 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
“If your child 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?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Animals of the World
- Age range
- Ages 7–9