Animal and Habitat Worksheets
Worksheets
GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4Science
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Provided by John Ball Zoo
What it is
- This set of worksheets from John Ball Zoo helps build students’ understanding of animals, their habitats, and their characteristics.
- Each worksheet is designed for a specific grade level, helping students understand the structure and function of animal characteristics, see how animals have influenced human design choices, design improved animal habitats, and identify animal differences.
Teaching tips
Positives
- These worksheets are simple and standards-aligned.
- Students will love exploring and observing animals.
Prerequisites
- Some of the worksheets require students to observe an animal, suggesting this observation happens at the zoo.
- Depending on the worksheet used, students may need background information on types of animals, their habitats, and their characteristics.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use these worksheets to build an understanding of biodiversity and its importance, to eventually discuss the severity of biodiversity loss due to climate change and human activity.
- Using the Animal-Inspired Innovation worksheet, teachers can explain the concept of biomimicry, or looking to nature to solve human design problems.
- These worksheets can be used to make connections to Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life on Land. This curriculum guide also has other options for exploring the Sustainable Development Goals.
- If students are unable to go to a zoo, teachers can still use the worksheets that require observation by utilizing animal videos or live cams.
- Early finishers can color in the black-and-white pictures.
From the scientist review
This resource from John Ball Zoo includes printable activity sheets for young students to explore animal adaptations and habitats. While it doesn't include original datasets, it's created by a trusted educational organization and would be a great addition to a classroom discussion about the effect of climate on animals.
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