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ScienceAnimals of the Worldusually ages 7–9

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?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Animals Everywhereages 5–7Savanna animals builds on knowing animals live in diverse environments
Wild, Farm & Pet Animalsages 5–7Savanna animals contrasts with farm/pet animals from earlier
Savanna & Grassland Animalsthis skill · ages 7–9
Unlocks
Animal Migrationages 7–9Wildebeest migration is a key savanna example
Predator Hunting Strategiesages 7–9Savanna predator-prey (lions/zebras) is foundation for predator-prey strategies
Animal Groups & Survivalages 8–9Savanna herding behaviour parallels curriculum concept of animals forming groups to survive

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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

Nearby on the map

Animal Communicationages 7–9 Animal Migrationages 7–9 Desert Animalsages 7–9 Polar Animalsages 7–9

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