SCIENCE 4 QUARTER 2 WEEK 3 - MATATAG CURRICULUM

Summary

In this science lesson, students learn about animal habitats, which are the natural environments where animals live, grow, and reproduce. The lesson covers three main types of habitats: terrestrial (land-based), aquatic (water-based), and arboreal (tree-dwelling). It explains how animals are adapted to survive in these environments, with examples like Philippine eagles in forests, camels in deserts, and fish in freshwater. The importance of protecting these habitats is emphasized, alongside activities that help students classify Philippine animals based on their habitat and characteristics.

Takeaways

• 🌿 A habitat is the natural environment where an animal or plant lives, grows, and reproduces, providing food, water, shelter, and air.
• 🏞️ There are three main types of animal habitats: terrestrial (land), aquatic (water), and arboreal (tree-dwelling).
• 🌳 Terrestrial habitats include forests, grasslands, deserts, polar regions, as well as man-made and underground habitats like farms, towns, caves, and mines.
• 🦁 Forests are rich in resources and home to many Philippine animals such as the Philippine eagle, Philippine cobra, and wild boar, as well as herbivores like the Philippine mouse deer and tamar buffalo.
• 🌾 Grasslands have lower rainfall and are covered with grasses, which serve as food for grazing animals like cows, goats, carabaos, and horses.
• 🏜️ Deserts are extremely hot during the day, cold at night, and receive very little rainfall; animals like camels and scorpions are adapted to survive here, although the Philippines does not have deserts.
• ❄️ Polar regions are extremely cold and icy, inhabited by animals like polar bears and penguins, which have thick fur and skin for survival.
• 🦍 Arboreal animals live in trees and have adaptations like strong muscles, sharp claws, and adhesive pads; examples include monkeys, tarsiers, and the Philippine flying lemur (kugo).
• 🐟 Aquatic habitats include freshwater (rivers, lakes, streams) and saltwater (seas, oceans); animals have adaptations like gills or lungs to survive in these environments.
• 🐋 The Philippines, with its extensive coastlines, hosts a variety of freshwater and marine animals such as the Philippine crocodile, whale shark, sea cow, giant clam, and sea turtles.
• 📊 Activities in the lesson include classifying Philippine animals based on habitats, creating tables, diagrams, and identifying body parts that help animals survive.
• 🌎 Protecting and conserving animal habitats is important to ensure the survival of diverse species and maintain ecological balance.

Q & A

What is a habitat?

A habitat is the natural environment where an animal lives, reproduces, and grows. It provides the necessary resources for the animal's survival, such as food, water, shelter, and air.

What are the basic needs of an animal's habitat?

An animal's habitat must provide food, water, shelter, and air—just like how humans live in houses to meet their own basic needs.

What are the three main types of animal habitats?

The three main types of animal habitats are aquatic habitats (in water), terrestrial habitats (on land), and arboreal habitats (in trees).

Can you list examples of terrestrial habitats?

Terrestrial habitats include forests, grasslands, deserts, shorelines, wetlands, and even man-made habitats like farms, towns, and cities. Caves and mines are also considered terrestrial habitats.

What is an example of a terrestrial habitat in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, the rainforest is an example of a terrestrial habitat where animals like the Philippine eagle, Philippine cobra, and wild boar live.

How do animals adapt to desert environments?

Desert animals, like camels and scorpions, have specialized adaptations to survive in extreme heat and dryness, such as conserving water and withstanding high daytime temperatures and cold nights.

What are arboreal animals and how do they adapt to their habitat?

Arboreal animals are those that live in trees, like monkeys and tarsiers. These animals have adaptations like strong muscles, sharp claws, and, in some cases, adhesive pads to help them climb or glide in their tree-based habitat.

What are some examples of aquatic animals in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, freshwater aquatic animals include the Philippine crocodile, catfish, and freshwater turtles. In saltwater, examples include the whale shark, sea cow, and the Philippine sea turtle.

What adaptations help aerial animals, like birds, to survive?

Aerial animals, like birds, have wings and hollow bones, which allow them to fly long distances. Their wings help them search for food and spot potential threats from the air.

Why is it important to conserve animal habitats?

Conserving animal habitats is crucial because it ensures the survival of diverse species by maintaining their natural environments. It helps protect biodiversity and supports the balance of ecosystems.