Science Animals of the World Conceptual 5–7 yrs

Animal Homes

动物的家

Description

Know that animals make or find many different kinds of homes — birds build nests, rabbits dig burrows, bees live in hives, hermit crabs use empty shells, spiders spin webs — and that these shelters protect them and their young

Mastery Evidence

✓ Names at least 4 different types of animal homes (nest, burrow, hive, web, shell, den, lodge)
✓ Explains that animals need homes for shelter and to keep their babies safe
✓ Matches common animals to their homes

Assessment Prompt

If you ask your child where different animals live, can they describe several animal homes — like a bird's nest, a rabbit's burrow, or a bee's hive — and say why animals need shelter?