Climate and Adaptations Game

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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.

Match the climate region to the adaptations or features commonly found there.

TropicalDesertPolarTemperatelarge leaveswaxy coatingheavy rainfallwater storageshallow rootsnocturnal animalswhite furthick fathibernationdeciduous treesevergreen treesseasonal flowers
ABOUT THIS GAME
This activity focuses on how plants and animals adapt to different climates around the world. Students match words like 'large leaves,' 'thick fat,' and 'seasonal flowers' to tropical, desert, polar, and temperate climates. Perfect for grade 3, this activity aligns with NGSS standard 3-ESS2-2, helping students explore the interaction between living things and their environments. It encourages critical thinking about survival and regional climate diversity.
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climate adaptations
polar climate
tropical rainforest
desert adaptations
temperate regions
NGSS grade 3 activity

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