Habitat - Animal and Plant Adaptations
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Habitat and Adaptations Unit Students will learn about animal habitats and specifically about the desert habitat and the animals and plants that live there. Students will learn that animals and plants are specifically adapted to live in their habitat. Students will learn that sometimes habitat changes and animals must adapt or leave the habitat. Aligns with third-grade science standards and can be used in fourth grade as well to address adaptations standards.
This resource addresses the 3rd grade standards for NGSS 3-LS4-3 and 3-LS4-4 It can be used for learning about animal and plant adaptations.
This resource includes:
- 5 pages of nonfiction text
- a printable layered book
- response pages
- interactive notebook flaps
- task cards
- sorting cards
- answer keys
- This resource begins and ends with the use of the phenomenon.
This resource is designed specifically to meet the NGSS standards for 3rd-grade Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity: Habitat
NGSS 3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive
less well, and some cannot survive at all.
NGSS 3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
This resource also addresses Utah SEEd standards
Utah SEEd Standard 3.2.5 Engage in argument from the evidence that in a particular habitat (system) some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Emphasize that organisms and habitats form systems in which the parts depend upon each other. Examples of evidence could include the needs and characteristics of the organisms and habitats involved such as cacti growing in dry, sandy soil but not surviving in wet, saturated soil. (LS4.C)
Utah SEEd Standard 3.2.6 Design a solution to a problem caused by a change in the environment that impacts the types of plants and animals living in that environment. Define the problem, identify criteria and constraints, and develop possible solutions. Examples of environmental changes could include changes in land use, water availability, temperature, food, or changes caused by other organisms. (LS2.C, LS4.D, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C)
For NGSS 3rd Grade
Next Generation Science Standards
If you are looking to give your students reading comprehension passages and questions, this is a great resource!
Science Concepts include:
Desert Characteristics
Desert Habitat
Temperature
Precipitation
Adaptations of plants and animals
Structural and behavioral adaptations
Abiotic and biotic factors
Ecosystem
Estivation
Changes in habitat
Supporting Claims With Evidence
Making Claims
Designing solutions
This is a great CLOSE reading activity with a science theme and fun, meaningful activities. This resource is packed with great activities to fully teach the two NGSS standards. Students will learn about abiotic and biotic factors and how they interact in an ecosystem. Students will learn that organisms must adapt to their habitat or they will not survive. Specific information is given on desert habitat and adaptations for organisms living there and then students are expected to research another habitat to find out about its characteristics and how animals and plants survive in that habitat. A printable layered book is included that they can fill in the information they gather from their research. This resource includes response pages, interactive notebook flaps and folds, and text-dependent questions. It also includes sorting cards and two task cards that students can use in small groups, partners, or as fast finishers. Answer keys are included. This resource begins and ends with the use of the phenomenon.
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