Alligator Nature Study

From powerful jaws to prehistoric roots, alligators are one of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom—and this month, they’re taking center stage in the Zoology Club!
 
Our Alligator unit includes:
 
Life Cycle Projects: Learn how alligators grow from egg to adult with flashcards, a life cycle wheel, and cut-and-paste diagrams
 
Anatomy Explorations: Dive into alligator biology with labeling sheets, fact pages, and writing prompts
 
Habitat Mapping: Discover the wetlands and swamps that alligators call home with fact sheets, habitat maps, and a DIY diorama
 
STEM & Nature Study: Tackle what makes alligators special with unique STEM challenges and nature journaling pages
 
Art & Craft Activities: Make banners, draw and color, and build a swamp scene playmat for your own alligator world
 
Media & Writing Integration: Watch an alligator documentary and use guided note-taking pages and a script-writing extension
 
Puzzles & Games: Reinforce learning with a crossword puzzle, word searches, and even a secret message cryptography challenge
 
Snack Time Fun: Wrap it all up with a themed kitchen activity—Alligator Hotdogs
 
This monthly club is perfect for homeschool families looking to go beyond textbooks and bring animal science to life in creative, hands-on ways.
 
If you enjoy this unit, Check Out our Zoology Club HERE!
 
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