3rd Grade Science — Plants and Ecosystems — God's Green Earth
Students will learn about different habitats and understand that God designed each ecosystem to support specific plants and animals.
A habitat is a place where plants and animals live. God created many different habitats around the world, and each one has the right conditions for the creatures that live there.
Forests are habitats filled with trees. They provide homes for birds, squirrels, deer, and many insects. The tall trees create shade, hold water in the soil, and produce oxygen. God designed forests as rich, living communities.
Deserts may look empty, but God designed special plants and animals to thrive there. Cactus plants store water inside their thick stems. Desert animals like lizards and jackrabbits are designed to survive with very little water.
Wetlands like swamps and marshes are where water and land meet. God filled them with frogs, fish, turtles, and water-loving plants. Wetlands also act like giant sponges, soaking up extra water to prevent floods.
Oceans, grasslands, and tundra are other habitats God created. Each one is perfectly suited for the plants and animals that live there. God's wisdom is seen in how every habitat provides food, water, and shelter for its creatures.
Choose two different habitats and make a poster for each one. Draw or paste pictures of plants and animals that live there. Write two sentences about what makes each habitat special.