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3.31 Survival in Habitats Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.31 Survival in Habitats. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Survival in Habitats - Which claim is best supported by the evidence that that in a given habitat some organisms survive well, some less well, and some cannot survive at all. (NGSS 3-LS4-3; CCC: Systems)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Sofia reviews a circle investigation note at the weather station.Field notes describe an orchard habitat with fruit trees, flowers, and branches. Which living thing is most likely to survive well there?

AJellyfish, because it has a useful trait for a different habitat.

BJellyfish, because it is mentioned in the notes but not matched to the resources.

CSongbird, because size alone decides which living thing survives best.

DSongbird, because it has traits that fit the orchard.

Solution & Explanation:The songbird fits the orchard because it can nest in branches and eat insects or fruit. The jellyfish would have trouble because it needs ocean water.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During a Grade 3 science activity at the library makerspace, Mateo uses a red data card.Field notes describe a freshwater marsh habitat with standing water, cattails, insects, and fish. Which living thing is most likely to survive well there?

ADesert tortoise, because it has a useful trait for a different habitat.

BDesert tortoise, because it is mentioned in the notes but not matched to the resources.

CDuck, because it has traits that fit the freshwater marsh.

DDuck, because size alone decides which living thing survives best.

Solution & Explanation:The duck fits the freshwater marsh because it has webbed feet for swimming. The desert tortoise would have trouble because it needs dry desert soil.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Nora's group at the schoolyard records observations on a river chart.Field notes describe a kelp forest habitat with cold ocean water and tall kelp plants. Which living thing is most likely to survive well there?

ALizard, because it has a useful trait for a different habitat.

BSea otter, because it has traits that fit the kelp forest.

CLizard, because it is mentioned in the notes but not matched to the resources.

DSea otter, because size alone decides which living thing survives best.

Solution & Explanation:The sea otter fits the kelp forest because it floats and finds food among kelp. The lizard would have trouble because it needs dry land and sun.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.3.31 (Grade 3 science skill focused on Survival in Habitats.).