Model Lesson – Animal Habitats

Why do owls have such big eyes? How does a giraffe use its super long tongue? And what makes a rainforest one of the most exciting homes on Earth? Young learners love asking questions—and the natural world gives them endless reasons to stay curious.

In this interactive model lesson for teachers of young learners, we dive into Our World 3: “Animal Habitats” to discover fascinating animal facts and explore the incredible places they live. You’ll experience fun and practical strategies that bring science and English together—using real world photos, authentic contexts about habitats, and inquiry-based activities that spark observation, questioning, and deeper thinking skills. Join us to learn how to build language skills while developing students’ visual literacy, critical thinking, and natural curiosity. Walk away with classroom ideas you can use tomorrow to make learning meaningful, memorable, and wildly fun!

Andrew Tiffany is a Senior Academic Consultant and teacher trainer for National Geographic Learning.  Andrew has over 25 years of teaching experience, 18 of which were focused on teaching and teacher training in Asia.  He has a Masters degree and TEFL certification and has worked with both EFL learners and international school learners from PreK-12, both in English and subject content.