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Habitats & Biodiversity

Observe two habitat scenes, record the different kinds of plants and animals you find, and compare the variety shown by the two records.

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40 min~10 min prep4 materialsNGSS verified · 2-LS4-1

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Lesson overview

What students will learn

  • Observe and record different kinds of plants and animals in a habitat.
  • Compare two habitat records using the number and kinds of living things observed.

Key science ideas

  • A habitat is a place where living things live.
  • Plants and animals are living things.
  • Scientists can observe and record what they find.

Lesson at a glance

  • Grade 2
  • 40 min
  • ~10 min prep
  • 2-LS4-1
  • 4 materials

What’s included

  • Lesson Plan
  • Investigation
  • Teacher Slides
  • Printable Worksheet
  • Teacher Answer Key
  • Interactive Activity
  • Vocabulary