Explore animals and how they move with an interactive Animal Movement Game.
Explore Motion With an Animal Movement Game
Bring biology and motion together in your classroom with this Animal Movement Game for early learners! Designed for Google Slides or PowerPoint, this interactive Animal Movement Game helps students explore how different animals move, whether they walk, swim, run, fly, crawl, climb, or slither.
Perfect for teaching new concepts or reviewing animal movements, this self-checking game keeps young students engaged and thinking like scientists.
Animal Movement Digital Game
In this hands-on Animal Movement Digital Game, students will:
- View realistic animal photos
- Choose the correct type of movement for each animal
- Receive immediate feedback thanks to the self-checking format
The game includes a variety of animals from different habitats, ensuring students explore a wide range of animal movements.
This Google Slides activity is ready-to-use with zero prep:
- Project slides for a class game
- Have students take turns selecting answers
- Students can also complete slides independently on devices
- Use the game as a review for animal adaptations and movements
It’s a simple way to combine science content with interactive technology, helping early learners retain and apply knowledge in an engaging way.
Download Your How Animals Move Game
Add this How Animals Move Game to your science lessons for a fun, gamified way to explore animal movement.
To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select the Google Slides or PowerPoint resource file.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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