Grade 3 · Science · Lesson 33

Build a Model Habitat

A habitat is the natural environment where an animal or plant lives. It supplies everything the organism needs to survive. Different animals have different habitat requirements, which is why a polar bear cannot live in a rainforest, and a dolphin cannot survive in a desert.

What this lesson teaches

1Define what a habitat is and explain why animals need one
2Identify the four things a habitat must provide
3Plan and build a model habitat for a chosen animal

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