Homes of the Wild

This science and writing worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they learn about animal habitats and the effects of habitat destruction. Students identify where animals such as polar bears, frogs, and sea turtles live, then write a sentence explaining how changes to these environments impact wildlife. The activity builds science knowledge, sentence construction, environmental awareness, and empathy as learners connect ecosystems to real-world conservation issues.

Learning Goals

• Animal Habitats (Grades 3-5) – Identify natural habitats and ecosystems for a variety of animals
• Environmental Understanding – Explain how habitat loss affects wildlife and ecosystems
• Scientific Writing – Write clear sentences using accurate science vocabulary
• Empathy & Awareness – Develop concern for animals impacted by human actions

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with science, geography, and ELA standards
• Cross-Curricular Learning – Integrates life science, environmental studies, and writing
• Clear, Age-Appropriate Tasks – Supports understanding without overwhelming learners
• Flexible Use – Ideal for science units, Earth Day lessons, centers, or homeschool instruction

This animal habitats worksheet helps students strengthen science comprehension, writing skills, and environmental responsibility through meaningful content. By connecting animals to their natural homes and considering the effects of habitat destruction, learners build both knowledge and empathy. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for classroom or homeschool use that supports ecosystem understanding and thoughtful environmental learning.

This worksheet is part of our Earth Day collection.