Science 4th grade | UNIT 2: Living things and environment 2.3 Animals in local habitat
Some animals eat plants. Some animals eat other animals. Animals must live in a habitat where they can find food. Here is a woodland habitat.
Rabbits, ducks and swans eat plants. Foxes, hawks and owls eat other animals.
Can you think of three other animals that only eat plants?
Can you think of three other animals that eat other animals?
Activity 2.3 (Observing local animals)
You will need: paper - pencils
Walk around the school garden, local park, woodland or meadow. How could you investigate which animals live there? What science questions would you ask about the animals? Draw and write notes about the animals.
Talk about the animals and how they are suited to the local environment.
Can you describe their habitat?
Do some animals prefer one habitat?
Do you see a pattern in your results?
Questions
1) Name three local habitats. You might choose a wet grassy area, or the bark of a tree.
2) How are animals adapted to live in these habitats?