A habitat is the place where an animal lives. A habitat gives an animal food, water, and shelter. Every animal has a habitat that fits its needs.
Forests have many trees. Deer, owls, and squirrels live in forests. They find nuts, leaves, and small animals to eat.
Deserts are hot and dry. Camels and lizards live there. They can live with very little water.
The ocean is a big, salty water habitat. Fish, whales, and crabs live in the ocean. They are made for life in water.
The Arctic is icy and cold. Polar bears and seals live there. Their thick fur and fat keep them warm.
Grasslands are open and covered with grass. Zebras and lions live in grasslands. There is lots of grass for animals to eat.
1. What is a habitat?
2. What three things does a habitat give an animal?
3. Which habitat is hot and dry?
4. How do polar bears stay warm in the Arctic?
Write what each word means in your own words.
Write each animal under its habitat: polar bear, camel, deer, whale, zebra, lizard, owl, seal, lion, crab
| Forest | Desert | Ocean | Arctic | Grassland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Circle T for true or F for false.
| Statement | T | F |
|---|---|---|
| A habitat gives an animal food, water, and shelter. | T | F |
| Camels live in the ocean. | T | F |
| The Arctic is icy and cold. | T | F |
| Grasslands are covered with trees. | T | F |
| Whales live in a water habitat. | T | F |
| Every animal has a habitat that fits its needs. | T | F |
Draw one animal in each habitat. Label the animal.
Forest
Desert
Ocean
Why could a polar bear NOT live in the desert?
Word Bank:
habitat water desert ocean fur grass
1. The place where an animal lives is its ________________.
2. A habitat gives an animal food, ________________, and shelter.
3. The ________________ is hot and dry.
4. Fish and whales live in the ________________.
5. Thick ________________ keeps Arctic animals warm.
6. Zebras eat the ________________ in grasslands.
Think of animals you know. Fill in the chart.
| Animal | Its Habitat | One thing it eats there |
|---|---|---|
Pick your favorite habitat. Why would you like to visit it?
Write one new thing you learned about habitats today.