Habitat Connections

In this program, students explore the connection between invertebrates and their habitats by observing live animals, models, and specimens. They’ll learn about what an animal needs from their habitat and about how these tiny animals play a big role in their ecosystems!

Curriculum Standards Supported: 

Colorado Science Standards

• LS09-GR.1-S.2-GLE.2 An organism is a living thing that has physical characteristics to help it survive  

Next Generation Science Standards  

• 1-LS2-1 All organism have external parts that they used to perform daily functions.    
• 2-LS2-2 A range of different organisms live in different places.  
• 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.  
• 3-LS2-1 Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.  
• 3-LS2-2 Being part of a group helps animals obtain food, defend themselves and cope with changes.