Animal Homes and Habitats (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Animals live in habitats that give them what they need: food, water, shelter, and space. A fish lives in water, a bird lives in trees.

Key Words

life cycle
offspring

Materials Needed

cotton balls
zip-lock bags
labels

Safety First

Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Animals live in habitats that give them what they need: food, water, shelter, and space. A fish lives in water, a bird lives in trees.

Step 2 — Do

Build or make something using your materials.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for something that changed. What is it?

Step 4 — Record

Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a habitat?