Overview

The African savanna is one of the most iconic grassland ecosystems on Earth, home to a rich diversity of wildlife adapted to seasonal rains, long dry periods, and wide open landscapes. As an extension to your selected Africa country unit study, we recommend exploring the DisneyNature African Cats Educator’s Guide, which focuses on savanna animals, their behaviors, and the ecosystems that support them.

This resource offers hands-on science activities, habitat exploration, conservation discussions, and wildlife studies that help students understand animal adaptations, predator–prey relationships, food webs, and environmental stewardship in the savanna.

Because the guide is extensive, we recommend selecting one or two lessons that align with the country you are currently studying. (Families using the full Africa continent bundle will find these lessons divided and assigned across multiple countries.)

Where to Access the Guide:

To access DisneyNature’s African Cats Educator’s Guide, visit DisneyNature’s website and look for their educational materials section. This guide is free to use and filled with hands-on activities to support your study.

Supplemental Resources:

To extend your study of the African savanna, consider:

• Viewing age-appropriate clips from DisneyNature’s African Cats
• Exploring virtual savanna tours and wildlife conservation organization resources
• Creating food chains and food webs using animals featured in African Cats (e.g., lions, cheetahs, zebras, gazelles).
• Comparing the savanna ecosystem with other African biomes (Sahara Desert, Sahel, rainforest) to see how adaptations differ.