Interactions Within HabitatsHabitats: Life ScienceGrade 2Sarah GleyduraFebruary 25, 2015

Lesson Plan and Rubric

Lesson Plan

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Different HabitatsWhat is a Habitat?

• Habitat Video

Wetlands• Wetland Habitat• What types of animals

live in Wetlands?• Mosquitoes• Dragonflies• Frogs• Water snakes• Muskrats

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Why are these animals able to survive in Wetlands? Read Aloud

These animals adapted to their habitat. Wetland animals do not need as much oxygen because wetlands do not have a lot of it. Some animals can survive in some areas of wetlands, but not others. For example, a duck lives along the shore and in open water, but not usually upland.

*Adapt: become adjusted to new conditions.

Different Habitats Continued

Forests• Panda Bear Habitat• What types of animals

live in the forest?• Giant Panda• Baboon• Fox• Gerbil• Hare• Hedgehog

Grasslands• Grassland Habitat• What types on animals

live in the forest?• Bison• Brown Bear• Kangaroo• Leopard• Lion• Python• Zebra

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Why are these animals able to live in these habitats? Read Aloud

ForestsThese animals adapt to the different seasons and cope with the short supply of food in the winter.

*Adapt: become adjusted to new conditions.

Grasslands

These animals must camouflage (disguise, hide) themselves because there are no trees. Also, some may need to burrow (dig tunnels or holes) because there is no protection. Some of these animals are also very fast.

Different Habitats Continued

Arctic Tundra• Polar Bear Habitat• What types of animals

live in the arctic?• Arctic Wolf• Polar Bear• Bald Eagle• Moose• Orca• Seal• Reindeer

• Owl Habitat• What types of animals

live in the desert?• Bat• Antelope• Armadillo• Cobra• Camel• Cougar• Falcon• Hyena

Deserts

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Why are these animals able to live in these habitats? Read Aloud

Arctic Tundra

These animals have thick fur to keep them warm. Also, some animals have shorter ears and bodies so there is less skin exposed.

Desert

Some animals leave the desert for cooler areas. Many animals are nocturnal (sleep during the day and are awake at night). Some animals burrow to get away from heat. Some animals have long limbs to release heat. Some are also able to retain water.

Activity: Comparing and Contrasting Habitats

Forests

Grasslands Arctic Tundra

Wetlands

Desert

Take a minute as a group to compare these five habitats.

Hint: Think

about

climate,

terrain,

and

animals.

Rivers, near coasts/lakes, flat areas that get a lot of rain.Wet.Soil is low in oxygen.Various sizes.

Grass.Flat terrain.Periods of rain, periods of drought.On all continents except Antarctica.

Very little rain, random.Variable temperatures.Very hot.Strong Winds.

Trees.Need Water for trees to survive and thrive. Depends on temperature, soil, growing season, and altitude.

Very cold, below freezing temperatures.Short days.Strong winds.Less than 10 inches of precipitation.Some permanently frozen ground: permafrost (can be 1000 feet thick.)

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Answers!

Interactive Game

Habitats Game

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Extra Practice!

Turtle HabitatWhat type of habitat does this turtle live in?

Habitat Worksheet 1Habitat Worksheet 2

Print out the above worksheets for homework.

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Citations Websites and Videos

ABPI - Resources for Schools. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://

www.abpischools.org.uk/page/modules/human_animal_habitats/activity.cfm?coSiteNavigation_allTopic=1.

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http://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/water/docs/swabfg04.pdf.Animal homes. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.greatschools.org/worksheets- activities/6060-animalhomes.gs.Animal homes that are just right. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.greatschools.org/worksheetsactivities/6120-animal-homes-that-are-

just-right.gs.Arctic Animals - A List of Animals Found in the Arctic. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica fact file/arctic_animal.php.Bhuyan, R. (n.d.). Forest Animals List. Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/forest-animalslist.html.

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Citations Continued Desert Animal Survival. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2015, from http://www.desertusa.com/survive.html.Different Types of Habitat. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://happeninhabitats.pwnet.org/what_is_habitat/habitat_types.phphttp://www.watchknowlearn.org/SearchResults.aspx?Sear chText=habitat+videos.Examples of Animal Adaptation in Grassland Environments. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2015, from http://animals.pawnation.com/examples-animal-adaptation- grassland-environments7760.html.Giant panda video. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.arkive.org/giant-panda/ailuropoda- melanoleuca/video-06.html.Hawksbill turtle video. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.arkive.org/hawksbillturtle/eretmochelys- imbricata/video-02.html.

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Citations Continued

Is it true that Canada has more wetlands than any other country? What Lives in Wetlands? (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://nature.ca/explore/di-ef/wtld_wlw_e.cfm.List of Desert Animals Desert Habitat. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6,

2015, from http://www.skyenimals.com/browse_habitat.cgi?habitat=d esert.Oxford Dictionaries. (n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2015, from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us.Polar bear video. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.arkive.org/polarbear/ursus-maritimus/video-06e.html.

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Citations Continued

Tundra Animals. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2015, from http://www.tundraanimals.net/.WatchKnowLearn - Free K-12 educational videos. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID

=10016.WatchKnowLearn - Free K-12 educational videos. (n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2015, from http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID

=36074.

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Citations Photos

Alberi. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/Smb6mb.Amur Tiger 1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/zJNJqY.Armadillo1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/eSatIv.Baby Baboon. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/klMQ1b.Bison 1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/AFKMUj.Blue Jay in the Brush. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/kEvqlz.Camel 2. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/Hfd4Tg.DSC04835a. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/gXNvBx.DSC08065. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/nQv1W9.Giant Panda Eating. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/GGwNVY.

Citations Continued

Grizzly Adams. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/IHD3eP.Hedgehog 1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/tNm8lR.IMG 0149a. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/tyDykx.IMG 2628. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/ygm2OS.IMG 2807-1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/rJuPka.IMG 5195. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/mga9L8.IMG 5296. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/iQjXSP.IMG 6559. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/m6UKIw.IMG 9469. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/OJgRfn.IMGP9376. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/Cprnoc.

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KAG1 038. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/5Q45TS.Kalnik. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/V3JVDX.Lake Scene. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/fOXbJX.Male Mosquito 002. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/PiDFTc.Muskrat In Swamp. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/x8oGWP.NZAUS Trip 703. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/Jd0sI9.

Citations Continued

Pelican Stops Short. Copyrighted, All rights reserved. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6,

2015, from http://mrg.bz/sBmBnt.Polar Bear 1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/sqw290.Ren. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6,

2015, from http://mrg.bz/zvzMnu.Seal 2. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/bXJWtt.Snake in Water 1000403. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/w5kBF8.

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Two Heads. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/63vipr.1- IMG 8599. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/SJxjDT.1- IMG 9628. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2015, from http://mrg.bz/Tr1kdN.8Z4Y6125 1. MorgueFile free photo. (n.d.). Retrieved

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