Reindeer/Caribou

Two Scottish Reindeer Photo by Adrian Pingstone

Did you know…

Reindeer are also known as caribou!

Make a caribou Diorama

They say a picture is worth a thousands words and dioramas are a great way to show

off what you have learned!

You will need:

Recycled box such as a shoe, cereal, cracker or pasta box
Pictures of a caribou’s habitat
Craft supplies including but not limited to: Clay or playdough, toothpicks, cotton balls, construction paper, plain paper, news paper, paint, paint brush, scissors, white glue, tape, masking tape, markers, colored pencils, or crayons, pencil, etc.
Envelope
Index cards

Set-up:

Label each index card with what you want to know about reindeer.

Here are some suggestions:

Food
Habitat
Interesting facts
Where they can be found in the world
Anatomy
Predators
Habits
Caribou and people

As you learn about caribou, write or draw interesting facts on index cards.

What to do:

Once you have your information, create a 3 dimensional scene (real or fantasy) based on those interesting facts about caribous. Use a recycled box, craft supplies and your own imagination to depict your new-found knowledge.

Here are some suggestions:

Use the inside, outside or top of your box to create your scene.
Make your scene vertical or horizontal.
Make your diorama simple or detailed.
Use a variety of mediums to create your 3-D props.
Create a background for your scene.
Use items from around your house such as toys for props.
Use items you find outside for your diorama – sticks, rocks, dry grass, etc.
Make a mountain, river, and/or tundra scene.
Make a winter or summer scene.
Make a caribou scene that is whimsical or serious
Depict caribou pulling a sleigh, eating, drinking, migrating, or fighting.
Make a mother and baby caribou
Make domesticated or wild caribou

When your diorama is complete, tape or glue an envelope behind or under it so you can store your index cards and any other information you would like to keep for future reference.

Question of the day:

Where can caribou be found in the world?

Learn more:

Enchanted Learning: Reindeer

Printable information about anatomy and behavior

Sheppard Software: Caribou

Learn about appearance, characteristics, and behavior of caribou

Reindeer Theme

Printable reindeer activities including: paper, coloring pages, and cards. Plus, reindeer related games and recipes

Reindeer Walking Around Town

Watch reindeer as they walk around a Finland and Norway