Habitat Explorer Slides
Official Field Log
Habitat Explorer
Investigating Wetlands, Grasslands, and the Arctic
What is a Habitat?
A habitat is a natural home or environment where an animal, plant, or other organism lives.
Every habitat provides:
- Food
- Water
- Shelter
- Space to Grow
The Wetlands
Soggy & Spongy
Description
Land that is covered by water for most of the year. It's like a giant sponge! Common types include swamps, marshes, and bogs.
Vegetation
- • Lily Pads
- • Cattails
- • Mangrove Trees
- • Cypress Trees
Animal Life
- • Alligators
- • Frogs & Toads
- • Herons & Egrets
- • Dragonflies
The Grasslands
Wide & Open
Description
Huge areas of flat land covered in grasses. There are very few trees. They can be tropical (Savannas) or temperate (Prairies).
Vegetation
- • Tall Grasses
- • Acacia Trees
- • Wildflowers
- • Baobab Trees
Animal Life
- • Lions & Cheetahs
- • Elephants
- • Zebras & Giraffes
- • Bison
The Arctic
Cold & Frozen
Description
Located at the very top of the Earth. It is freezing cold with lots of snow and ice. The ground is often frozen solid (permafrost).
Vegetation
- • Mosses
- • Arctic Willows
- • Lichens
- • No Large Trees!
Animal Life
- • Polar Bears
- • Arctic Foxes
- • Walruses
- • Snowy Owls
Field Work Mission
1
CUT
Carefully cut out the animals and plants from your scrap sheet.
2
SORT
Match each item to its correct habitat on your field log.
3
PASTE
Glue them down once you are sure they are in the right home!
Good luck, Explorers!