Science · Stage 4
Survey a Local Habitat
Go look, count, and record! Each creature is found in the spot that gives it what it needs.
✦ Science📘 Stage 4 · S4⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 8–9★ Free to start
survey a local habitat and explain why each living thing is found in its spot.
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Kavi Goes Exploring
Kavi crouches down with a magnifying glass 🔍. "A habitat is a living thing's home — it gives an animal the food, water, and shelter it needs. When we survey a patch of garden or park, we go and look closely, count what lives there, and record it. Then the clever part — we ask why each creature is in that exact spot! Grab your notebook and come with me."
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What your child will learn
1One small patch, many little homesEven a tiny patch has lots of homes. A habitat gives a living thing the food, water, and shelter it needs. Tap each spot to see who lives there.
2Where would you find it?Some minibeasts hide in a damp, dark spot. Others are out on the sunny flowers. Tap the right home for each one!
3Why is it there?Each creature is in its spot for a reason — food, water, or shelter. Predict why, then tap to check! Tap Next test for more.
4How to survey a habitatA survey is more than a quick look! Follow the real steps a scientist uses — tap each one.
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A peek inside
Kavi lifts a damp log and counts three woodlice underneath. Why do woodlice live under the log?
The log is dark and damp. That is shelter — it keeps the woodlice safe and stops them from drying out.
Try this at home: What three things does a habitat give a living thing?
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 4 · S4 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.