Animals of South America 2

Let's continue our exciting journey into the wonders of the natural world. Now, we will explore the captivating realm of South American wildlife diversity, delving deeper into its fascinating world.

By combining the creative activity of drawing and colouring animals with mapping their distribution, we'll provide our elementary students with an engaging and hands-on approach to learning about this magnificent continent's unique biodiversity.

Let's start exploring!

Printable & Activity Objectives

In this activity, your child will colour and complete different animals from South America and mark which countries in the continent they can be found.

It will help your child or student:

• Promote Research and Exploration: Students engage in research about animals, exploring books and resources to learn about different species found in South America.
• Develop Knowledge of Animal Diversity: Students gain a deeper understanding of the incredible variety of animals found in South America and the specific characteristics that distinguish them.
• Strengthen Geographical Knowledge: Mapping the distribution of animals helps students develop their geographical skills, such as recognizing and locating regions on a map.

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Classroom Resources

First, check out our Animals of South America entry here. Here are some additional videos to complement the creative lesson:

Here's a video about the South America's only bear species:

Here's a video about the largest rodent in the world called the Capybara:

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable pack consists of 6 printable learning challenge worksheets. Here are what it comprises of:

• 5 printable prompted Animals of South America fact and map sheets.
• 1 printable Animals of South America fact and map template sheet.

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