How do people help or harm the habitats of animals living in a forest? Objective The students will be able to: Become a productive team member by following the directions to the activity. Conceptualize how people’s impact on a forest (or cave) changes that environment. Background This game teaches the concept that animals need a place to live. It also illustrates the importance of people making appropriate choices when wildlife habitat is involved. This activity develops the concept that squirrels need a tree to live in and when the tree is taken away squirrels can be left homeless. Sometimes Duration: 30 Minutes Essential Question How do people help or harm the habitats of animals living in a forest? Objective The students will be able to: Become a productive team member by following the directions to the activity. Conceptualize how people’s impact on a forest (or cave) changes that environment. .