Animal Habitats

3rd GradeScience30 min

Learning Objective

I can match animals to their habitats and explain why they live there.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

What's It Like to Live Underground?

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Many animals that live underground have strong claws or big teeth that help them dig.

  • A squiushy body shape, like that of a worm, helps animals move quickly through tunnels.

  • Animals that live underground often have very small eyes and use other senses to find food in the dark.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name one animal from the video that lives underground and describe one special body part that helps it live there.

Teacher Guide

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