Animal Habitats
3rd Gradeβ’30 minutes
Learning Objective
I can match animals to their habitats and explain why they live there.
Key Concepts
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 Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Name three reasons why an animal might live underground.
2. What is an adaptation?
3. Which animal has sensitive tentacles on its nose to help it find food in the dirt?
Educational Video
What's It Like to Live Underground?
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