Animals and Habitats: Supplemental Guide 2A | Animals of the Arctic Habitat 43- Inferential How have walruses adapted so that they can move
from the water of the Arctic Ocean onto chunks of fl oating ice
in and near the Arctic Ocean? (They have long tusks that they
use to pull themselves out of the water and onto the ice.) - Inferential Describe how polar bears have adapted to live near
the Arctic Ocean. (layer of blubber, two layers of fur, small
ears and tail, sharp claws, webbed paws) - Evaluative Why is it important for living creatures to adapt to the
environment in which they live? (Answers may vary, but should
include the fact that they need to adapt to be able to survive in
the climate and fi nd suffi cient food, water, and shelter.)
[Please continue to model the Think Pair Share process for students,
as necessary, and scaffold students in their use of the process.]
I am going to ask a question. I will give you a minute to think about
the question, and then I will ask you to turn to your neighbor and
discuss the question. Finally, I will call on several of you to share
what you discussed with your partner. - Evaluative Think Pair Share: Remember that a habitat for an
animal or plant must provide food, water and shelter. Is the Arctic
a good habitat for the polar bear? (yes) Why or why not? (The
polar bear can fi nd food [seals], water [snow], and shelter [dens].) - After hearing today’s read-aloud and questions and answers,
do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you
may wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of
the text and/or other resources to answer these questions.]
Word Work: Adapted 10 minutes
- In today’s read-aloud you heard, “The animals that call the
Arctic tundra habitat home have adapted to the harsh [and
cold] conditions.” - Say the word adapted with me.
- Adapted means changed or adjusted to a certain condition to
be able to survive in that environment. - The animals in the Arctic habitat have adapted to living in very
cold weather.