1. Habitats
Science
Grade 3

2. LO: to explain that different animals live in different habitats

3. Starter: Match these animals with places in which they live
Dolphin
Polar bear
Penguin
Orangutan
gazelle
Zebra
Shark
Arabian oryx
Whale
We say these places are their habitats.

4. Habitat
A habitat is a place that an animal or a plant lives. It provides the animal with food, water and shelter. There are many different sorts of habitats around the world.

5. Habitat
Different habitats are home to different animals. They live well together because they all do things to help keep the whole habitat healthy and in balance.

6. Here are some habitats. Can you name them
Here are some habitats. Can you name them? These words will help you: ocean, polar regions, tropical forest, grassland, desert

7. Let’s explore together
Follow this link. Click on the habitat you want to learn more about.

8. How plants and animals adapt
Animals and plants are adapted to their habitats. This means that they have special features that help them to survive.
An African elephant, for example, lives in a hot habitat and has very large ears that it flaps to keep cool.

9. Pond habitat
Here are some plants and animals that have adapted to living in a pond habitat.
a. Frog - The frog has webbed feet to help it swim quickly.
b. Water spider - Hair-like bristles cover the abdomen, which allows the spider to breathe underwater.
c. Lily pad - The lily pad has a jelly-like substance on the bottom of its leaves to make it hard for insects to grab on to it.

10. Animals suiting their habitat
The animals and plants in one habitat are suited to live there and may not be able to survive in other habitats.
Why do you think this woodland owl would not survive in the desert?
Think about the amount of water and the temperature in the desert.

11. Independent work
Complete your worksheets

12. Plenary
Peer assess the work