How Do Adaptations Help Animals Survive?

Have you ever wondered why giraffes have long necks or why lions have sharp teeth? Find the answers in this worksheet about adaptations! Adaptations are special characteristics or behaviors that an organism inherits to help it survive and thrive in its environment. These adaptations can come in many different forms! In this worksheet, budding biologists will match nine unique adaptations to a description of how it helps animals survive.

This activity will allow third and fourth graders to discover the purpose of adaptations. Learners must think critically about the ways that each characteristic could benefit the animal. Understanding how animals interact with their environments can help as students begin to learn about habitats and ecosystems.

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