Term 2
Class 4
The City School
Science Class 4
Topic: Ecosystems
Worksheet Number: 2.1.a.b.c (3)
Student’s Name: ___________________
Class: ___________
By attempting this worksheet, learners will be able to:
a. recognize what an ecosystem is (e.g., forests, ponds, rivers, grasslands, and deserts)
b. state that different animals are found in different habitats and are suited to the environment in which they are
found
c. describe different places where animals live e.g., land, water, or both (terrestrial and aquatic)
Q1. Choose one of the habitats Sara has circled and describe what you think it would be
like. Consider all of the conditions found there.
i)
Name of habitat: ________________________________________
ii)
Is it hot, sunny or shady?____________________________________
iii)
What plants are found there? ________________________________
iv)
Are there rocks and other places for animals to hide? ______________
v)
Is the ground wet or dry? ___________________________________
vi)
Is there a source of water?___________________________________
vii)
Is the habitat likely to be disturbed during the school day? ___________
Term 2
viii)
Class 4
What animals Sara is likely to observe in the habitat you
chose?__________________________________________________________
What makes it different?
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mhGCcJNl38&t=26s
Q2. Look at the terrestrial and aquatic plants given below, and label the specialised
structure which makes them different from other plants. Mention the function of the
labelled specialised structure.
Cactus plant
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Water Hyacinth
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Water lily
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