In today's session, students will be reintroduced to the 3 habitats they learned about in session 1. They will take then design their own take on the habitat for their chosen animal out of air-dry clay. 

Part 1:  Quickly sketch your animal's habitat

Students will first explore images of coral, seagrass, and kelp to note the kinds of shapes and patterns they see. These images are located in the Resources folder. Have students quickly (3 min) sketch their animal's habitat's shapes and pattern. Ask students to reflect on how these habitats and their shapes help could provide shelter for their sea creature from Class 1. 

- Materials Needed: pencils, markers, paper 

Class 2: Make coral with air-dry clay 

Have students work on a small plinth of cardboard/wood to create a sea habitat using a variety of shapes and patterns; they can use their sketch as a blueprint. Encourage students to use a variety of materials to create patterns on the clay 

- Materials Needed:  Air Dry Clay, Clay Tools (or whatever is available), Garlic Press, Wooden or Cardboard Board, Wire, Scissors