1st graders have been learning about habitats and how they support life. One of the important concepts 1st graders have learned is that habitats have to be appropriate for the animal or plant in order for them to thrive.
You don't see bunnies swimming in the Pacific. You don't see fish hopping in a meadow.
After really understanding this concept, 1st graders noticed a habitat in the school that wasn't appropriate for the animal living there.
"Mr. T" the turtle lives in a tank that sits on a table in the primary hallway. Mr. T's tank wasn't exactly fitting for him. Turtles like Mr. T need a source of heat and a place to rest. Mr. T had neither.
So, the first grade classes decided to host a brownie sale to raise money for an appropriate habitat for Mr. T. The classes earned over $200 for a new habitat for Mr. T. Now he has a warming lamp, a place to rest, and a source of fresh water.
Mr. T is a happy turtle.
