Animal Adaptations in the Desert – Grades 2–3

Learners in grade 2 and grade 3 who are focusing on animal habitats will enjoy this multi-subject activity. First, they will read brief paragraphs about specific animals in and out of the desert habitat. They will then use this information to list adaptations the animals use to live in the desert environment. Lastly, they will do a writing activity in which they contrast a desert animal and one other animal of their choice from a different habitat. In this product you will find worksheets for 3 different skill levels, allowing for differentiated learning. Please note, the color and B&W versions of this product are identical. Here is what this product includes:

4 pages of information about animals that live in the desert, as well as some that live in other habitats

3 worksheets instructing learners to list adaptations specific to desert animals

Worksheet 1: learners list one adaptation

Worksheet 2: learners list two adaptations

Worksheet 3: learners list three adaptations

3 worksheets instructing learners to list adaptations specific to desert animals. They will also be given the task to list why three non-desert animals could not survive in the desert.

Worksheet 1: learners list one adaptation and reason

Worksheet 2: learners list two adaptations and two reasons

Worksheet 3: learners list three adaptation and three reasons

1 worksheet that instructs learners to choose one desert animal and one non-desert animal and explain/write why their specific adaptations either allow or don't allow them to live in the desert.

4 informational pages

7 worksheets

Color and B&W Versions are identical