Habitat
Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection|Published on: May 20, 2024|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type: Worksheets
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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Synopsis
- This resource briefly describes major habitat types in Connecticut and includes an activity for students to try a habitat survey and a coloring sheet.
- Students will read about the plants and animals in various habitats, color in a drawing of a forest habitat, and survey a habitat near them for signs of wildlife.
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Positives
- The beautiful drawing includes many animals for students to enjoy coloring.
- The resource provides a straightforward definition of habitat.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should know the basics about what animals need to survive.
- Teachers may want to provide photos of the animals and habitats described in the reading to support students' understanding.
Differentiation
- After reading about the different habitats, students can choose their favorite to make a diorama or model of and include animals that live in that habitat.
- If teachers want to connect to Connecticut's salt marshes, the animals that live there, and climate change's impacts on them, they may enjoy using this five-lesson unit about salt marshes.
- Students can research how human impacts, such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change, affect animal habitats like the ones listed.
This resource introduces students to animal habitats found across Connecticut. The text is clear and organized with bold headings. The resource bases all its claims on sound science and the included coloring page introduces students to some species. The habitat survey activity is this resource’s strongest element because of its clear direction and thoughtful questions. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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