Summary
Deserts, forests, grasslands, mountains, and more — this tour of habitats explains what living things need and how each habitat provides it. A strong foundation for ecosystems.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A habitat gives a living thing the food, water, and shelter it needs.
- What does every animal need from its habitat?
- How is a desert habitat different from a forest?
- Why would a polar bear struggle to live in a desert?
- What is one habitat near where you live?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: habitat, environment, shelter, survive, desert, grassland.
Try it: Choose a habitat and draw one plant and one animal that live there. Label what each one needs.