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Slidell ISD First Graders Explore Animal Habitats

May 9, 2025

Slidell ISD First Graders Explore Animal Habitats

Slidell ISD first-grade students became zoologists for a week and explored the world of animal habitats! Students had the opportunity to discover new animals and choose their favorite one to research. Through this hands-on project, Slidell Elementary students were tasked with building and presenting a poster board as well as a 3D diorama of their chosen animal's habitat.

Slidell ISD Student shark animal habitat diorama
Slidell ISD present animal habitat poster

Throughout the project, students were challenged to gather valuable information and learn more about their animal and its habitat. After compiling all useful content for their posters, these explorers got creative, arranging them with vibrant pictures and relevant animal facts. Most impressively, their 3D dioramas showcased each student's unique animal habitat, giving us a look inside their world.

Slidell student panda animal poster
first grade slidell isd student animal habitat poster presentation

After all their hard work, students presented their projects to family and friends, practicing their presentation skills to wrap things up. Slidell ISD students' hard work truly brought the animal kingdom to life!

Sources: Slidell ISD Facebook

Blog by: Andrea Garcia, Intern, UT Austin

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