Baby Animal Carriers

Engage students in life science and engineering as they explore how animal parents help their young survive. In this lesson, learners investigate different ways mothers transport and protect their offspring—from carrying them in pouches or on their backs to safely moving them away from danger. Using this knowledge, students are challenged to design and build a carrier that can safely transport a baby animal model away from a “predator” during interactive testing. This creative challenge combines empathy, biology, and problem-solving, making survival adaptations and engineering design engaging, meaningful, and memorable for every learner.

Mini STEAM lessons include all the information needed to complete the STEAM challenge. This instant download is made for students to work independently, with lesson materials focused on student pages that can be finished without direct instruction. All the essential info is easy to access, making mini lessons ideal for independent learning, engagement and family night activities, home explorations, and more. Plus, mini lessons come with marketing templates for flyers and passport options, simplifying the planning of STEAM nights. Not interested in marketing materials? Want your group to complete the challenge together? Check out our digital lessons, which offer more detailed plans perfect for classroom use.