Animal Habitats
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Objective
I can match animals to their habitats and explain why they live there.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Many animals that live underground have strong claws or big teeth that help them dig.
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A squiushy body shape, like that of a worm, helps animals move quickly through tunnels.
- 3
Animals that live underground often have very small eyes and use other senses to find food in the dark.
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Practice
3 questions
Name three reasons why an animal might live underground.
What is an adaptation?
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Exit ticket
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“Name one animal from the video that lives underground and describe one special body part that helps it live there.”
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