Speedy or Strong? Animal Defenses

Detect animal defenses in this hands-on worksheet! Animals have different defenses to help them stay safe. Some animals have powerful legs to help them run, while some animals have a hard shell that offers protection. In this worksheet, students will look at images of six animals and sort them into columns based on whether they have fast legs or a strong shell. 

Created for kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders, this worksheet will encourage students to think critically about the physical adaptations and body parts of different animals. This understanding will support students as they learn more about physical and behavioral adaptations.

For more practice, try Animal Body Parts #1 or Animal Adaptations.