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🪺 Animal Homes

Explore the many homes animals build and find, nests, burrows, hives, webs, and shells, and see how each one keeps animals and their babies safe.

3
lessons
~15 min
to learn
🔬 Science
subject
Ages 6–12
level
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What you’ll learn

  1. Homes Big and SmallName several kinds of animal homes and match animals to where they live.Animals need homes to stay safe and warm. Birds build nests to hold their eggs, and rabbits dig burrows under the ground. Every animal has a home that fits it best.
  2. Clever BuildersDescribe how bees, spiders, and hermit crabs get their homes, and sort builders from finders.Some animals build clever homes. Bees make a hive with wax, and spiders spin webs from silk. A hermit crab does not build at all, it finds an empty shell to borrow.
  3. Safe and SoundExplain that homes give shelter and keep animals and their babies safe.Beavers build lodges in ponds, and foxes rest in dens. All animal homes, from nests to shells, give shelter. They keep animals warm and safe, and protect their babies as they grow.

Questions this course answers

What kind of home do most birds build?

Birds build nests from twigs, grass, and leaves to hold their eggs and chicks.

Where does a rabbit live?

A rabbit digs a tunnel under the ground, called a burrow, to rest and hide.

What does a spider use to make its web?

A spider spins its web out of silk that comes from its own body.

How does a hermit crab get its home?

A hermit crab does not build a home. It finds an empty shell and moves in.

Why do animals need homes?

Homes give animals shelter, keeping them warm, dry, and safe from harm.

A home helps keep what safe?

A safe home protects baby animals so they can grow up strong.

Grounded in trusted sources

  • National Geographic Kids
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
  • Britannica Kids
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo

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