Where are possible habitats in a body of water?
They may mention that life in water can be found on or at: Water surfaces, both on top and on the underside of the surface Swiming or floating at different depths Bottom (slower water has more sand, silt and clay), including the on and under rocks Soil of banks Surfaces of suspended material On OTHER plants and animals in water They might also mention that life has adapted to certain conditions, including: light temperature saltiness (salinity) presence or absence of certain food and predators Consult a big map of these areas on the board, and ask: Who might live in the water habitats you have observed?? Have students brainstorm the question. Have them draw representative cards for their ideas. Next pass out the pre-made cards that include some creatures they might not have thought of. Ask students to tell you or class artists where to place each “critter” on the appropriate section of the water profile. Explain that this is the profile of a lake, but other types of water have other pr
