Brenda Rone, Susan Gentry, and Bridgett Niedr inghausHazelwood School Distr ict

Second Grade

These lessons are designed to reinforce:State Science Standard 3

VI I Living Systems

A. Structure, Function, and CharacteristicsB. Lif e ProcessesC. DiversityD. ReproductionE. Adaptation and Evolution

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•Second Grade, Show Me Standard, Science 3

•The elements of Living Systems are integratedin the activities.

•We suggest that students keep a journal.

•I t is cr it ical f or students to use writing skills toexplain answers. When you see this symbolstudents should use their journals.

•Please take time to discuss possible answers.

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Habitats

camel

Imagine that you are taking a walk through your neighborhood. Which of these animals belong in your environment?

blue jay

monkey

cat

squirrel

rabbit

penguin

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blue jay

cat

squirrel

Did you choose these animals?

rabbit

In what types of environments would you find these animals?

camelmonkey penguin

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You wouldfind a camelin the desert.

You would finda monkey

in a jungle orrain forest.

You could finda penguinin the coldarctic.

What other animals can you think ofthat live in these environments? Write the name of one animal for each habitat. Explain why this is a good environment for them.

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desert arctic

rain forest