๐ Topic Summary
Aquatic animals and plants live in the water! This includes oceans, lakes, rivers, and ponds. Aquatic animals, like fish and dolphins, breathe underwater and swim. Aquatic plants, like seaweed and lily pads, provide food and shelter for the animals. Let's learn more about these amazing creatures and plants!
๐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Gills |
A. A floating plant with broad leaves |
| 2. Habitat |
B. The natural environment where an animal or plant lives |
| 3. Lily Pad |
C. An animal that lives in the water |
| 4. Aquatic Animal |
D. Organs that allow fish to breathe underwater |
| 5. Seaweed |
E. A type of algae that grows in the sea |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank below:
Word Bank: water, fish, plants, ocean, breathe
Aquatic animals and _______ live in the _______. _______ use gills to _______ underwater. Many aquatic _______ provide food and shelter.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
If you could be any aquatic animal, what would you be and why?