Habitats

Method. Think about where a bird can nest and find food.

1. Check tree. A tree gives a bird a place to nest, and it has food and shelter.
   tree
2. Check cake. A cake is not a habitat. A bird cannot live in it.
   cake
3. Write the answer.
   tree

Check. A tree is a habitat for a bird. ✓

Watch out. A habitat gives a living thing a home.

Method. Think about where a worm can dig and find food.

1. Look at the worm. A worm moves through the ground and eats dead leaves.
   moves in the ground
2. Check the two words. A worm lives in the soil. It cannot live in the sky.
   soil: yes; sky: no
3. Write the answer.
   soil

Check. A worm lives in the soil. ✓

Watch out. A worm lives under the ground, not in the air.

Method. Think about where a fish can breathe.

1. Look at the fish. A fish breathes in water with its gills.
   breathes in water
2. Check the two words. A sofa is dry, so a fish cannot live there.
   sofa: no
3. Write the answer.
   water

Check. A fish lives in water. ✓

Watch out. A fish cannot live out of water.

Method. Think about what a habitat gives.

1. Think about a habitat. A habitat gives food, water, shelter and space.
   more than a house
2. Check the statement. A habitat is more than a house, so the statement is false.
   false
3. Write the answer.
   false

Check. A habitat is more than a house. ✓

Watch out. Think about everything a living thing needs.

Method. Think about what a living thing needs from its habitat.

1. Check water. A habitat gives water, which living things need to stay alive.
   water
2. Check wheels. A habitat does not give wheels. Wheels are for vehicles.
   wheels
3. Write the answer.
   water

Check. A habitat gives water. ✓

Watch out. Living things need water, food, shelter and space.

Method. Count the things that a habitat gives, one at a time.

1. Count food. A habitat gives food.
   food = 1
2. Count water, shelter and space. A habitat gives all three as well.
   water, shelter, space = 3 more
3. Write the answer.
   4

Check. Four things: 1 + 3 = 4. ✓

Watch out. Count each thing once.

Method. Check each thing, then count the habitats.

1. Check the pond. A pond gives water, food and a place to live.
   pond: habitat
2. Check the garden. A garden is a habitat for many living things.
   garden: habitat
3. Check the bag. A bag is not a habitat.
   bag: not a habitat
4. Write the answer.
   2

Check. Two of the three are habitats. ✓

Watch out. Count only the habitats, not every picture.

Method. Read Tom’s idea and check it.

1. Read Tom’s idea. Tom thinks the nest is the whole habitat.
   Tom: nest only
2. Check the bird. A bird also needs food, water and a place to feed, so its habitat is wider.
   more than a nest
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A nest is only part of a bird’s habitat. ✓

Watch out. A habitat gives food and space as well as shelter.

Method. Think about places with water.

1. Think about a fish. A fish lives in water, so its habitat has water.
   fish: water
2. Choose one habitat. A pond is full of water and is a habitat.
   pond
3. Write the answer.
   pond

Check. Also accept: river, sea, lake. ✓

Watch out. A habitat with water can be a pond, a river or the sea.

Method. Think about where a hedgehog can sleep in the cold.

1. Check pile of leaves. A hedgehog can sleep in a pile of leaves and stay safe.
   pile of leaves
2. Check clock. A clock is not a habitat. A hedgehog cannot live in it.
   clock
3. Write the answer.
   pile of leaves

Check. A pile of leaves gives a hedgehog shelter. ✓

Watch out. A habitat gives shelter, space and food.

Method. Read Ali’s idea and check it.

1. Read Ali’s idea. Ali thinks all habitats are the same.
   Ali: all the same
2. Check two habitats. A pond has frogs and fish. A woodland has birds and hedgehogs. They are different.
   different
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. Each habitat has different living things. ✓

Watch out. Compare two different habitats before you decide.

Method. Make a prediction from what living things need.

1. Think about what living things need. Plants give food and shelter, so animals live where there are plants.
   plants: food, shelter
2. Compare the two places. A bare path has few plants to eat or hide in.
   path: few places
3. Write the answer.
   garden with plants

Check. A prediction is a sensible guess that we can test. ✓

Watch out. We can test the prediction by counting living things in each place.

Method. Think about what a frog needs from its habitat.

1. Think about a frog. A frog needs water, food and a place to hide.
   water, food, shelter
2. Look at the pond. A pond has water, insects to eat and plants to hide in.
   pond: water, food, shelter
3. Write the answer.
   it has water

Check. Also accept: it has food; it gives shelter. ✓

Watch out. Give a reason from what the frog needs.

Method. Think about which place stays damp for a snail.

1. Check damp log. A damp log keeps a snail moist, so it suits a snail.
   damp log
2. Check sunny path. A sunny path dries out, so a snail would dry out there.
   sunny path
3. Write the answer.
   damp log

Check. A damp log suits a snail. ✓

Watch out. A snail needs damp places to stay alive.

Method. Think about which animal has spines.

1. Check hedgehog. A hedgehog has spines on its back, which protect it.
   hedgehog
2. Check fish. A fish has scales and fins, not spines on its back.
   fish
3. Write the answer.
   hedgehog

Check. Only the hedgehog has spines. ✓

Watch out. Spines are sharp, and they protect the hedgehog.

Method. Look at the snail.

1. Look at the snail. A snail carries its shell on its back.
   shell: yes
2. Check the answer. A shell helps protect the snail, so the answer is yes.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. A snail has a shell. ✓

Watch out. A snail’s shell is its home and its protection.

Method. Think about what a fish breathes.

1. Think about the fish. A fish breathes in water with its gills.
   gills in water
2. Check the statement. So a fish needs water to stay alive, and the statement is true.
   true
3. Write the answer.
   true

Check. A fish needs water. ✓

Watch out. Fish cannot breathe in air.

Method. Think about how each animal breathes.

1. Check worm. A worm breathes through its damp skin.
   worm
2. Check bird. A bird breathes with its lungs, not its skin.
   bird
3. Write the answer.
   worm

Check. Only the worm breathes through its skin. ✓

Watch out. A worm’s skin must stay damp to work.

Method. Think about what shelter means.

1. Look at the leaves. A pile of leaves keeps the hedgehog warm and safe.
   leaves: shelter
2. Check the answer. So the pile of leaves gives the hedgehog shelter.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. A pile of leaves is shelter for a hedgehog. ✓

Watch out. Shelter keeps a living thing safe and warm.

Method. Think about how a fish moves through water.

1. Look at the fish. A fish moves through water with its fins.
   fins
2. Check the other word. A fish has no wings, so wings are not right.
   wings: no
3. Write the answer.
   fins

Check. Fins help a fish swim. ✓

Watch out. Wings are for birds, not fish.

Method. Think about which animal breathes with gills.

1. Check fish. A fish has gills and breathes in water.
   fish
2. Check snail. A snail breathes air, not with gills.
   snail
3. Check bird. A bird breathes air with its lungs, not gills.
   bird
4. Write the answer.
   fish

Check. Only the fish has gills. ✓

Watch out. Gills help a fish breathe in water.

Method. Think about which place is damp.

1. Check damp garden bed. A damp garden bed keeps a snail moist, so it suits a snail.
   damp garden bed
2. Check dry sandy path. A dry sandy path would dry out a snail.
   dry sandy path
3. Write the answer.
   damp garden bed

Check. A damp garden bed suits a snail. ✓

Watch out. Snails need damp habitats to stay alive.

Method. Make a prediction from what worms need.

1. Think about what a worm needs. A worm needs damp soil, because its skin must stay moist.
   damp soil
2. Compare the two soils. Dry soil would dry a worm out, so fewer worms would live there.
   dry: fewer worms
3. Write the answer.
   damp soil

Check. A prediction is a sensible guess based on what we know. ✓

Watch out. We can test the prediction by counting the worms in each soil.

Method. Think about how a bird moves through the air.

1. Look at the bird. A bird flies with its wings.
   wings
2. Check the other word. Fins help a fish swim in water, not a bird fly.
   fins: fish
3. Write the answer.
   wings

Check. Wings help a bird fly. ✓

Watch out. Fins are for swimming, not flying.

Method. Think about what a fish needs to breathe.

1. Think about the fish. A fish breathes in water with its gills.
   breathes in water
2. Look at the path. A dry path has no water, so a fish cannot breathe there.
   path: no water
3. Write the answer.
   it needs water

Check. Also accept: it breathes in water. ✓

Watch out. Give a reason about the fish’s needs, not about the path.

Method. Read Tom’s idea and check it.

1. Read Tom’s idea. Tom thinks a fish could live without water.
   Tom: no water
2. Check the fish. A fish needs water to breathe, so a dry field does not suit it.
   needs water
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A dry field does not suit a fish. ✓

Watch out. A fish needs water to breathe.

Method. Think about which place is damp and dark.

1. Check under a log. Under a log it is damp and dark.
   under a log
2. Check sunny path. A sunny path is dry, so it is not a damp micro-habitat.
   sunny path
3. Write the answer.
   under a log

Check. Under a log is damp and dark. ✓

Watch out. Damp and dark places are good homes for minibeasts.

Method. Think about leaf litter.

1. Look at the leaf litter. Dead leaves on the ground make a small, damp home.
   small, damp home
2. Check the answer. A small home for living things is a micro-habitat.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. Leaf litter is a micro-habitat. ✓

Watch out. Leaf litter is a layer of dead leaves on the ground.

Method. Think about which one is small.

1. Check pond. A pond can be small, and minibeasts and frogs live in it.
   pond
2. Check the whole sea. The whole sea is huge, so it is not a micro-habitat.
   the whole sea
3. Write the answer.
   pond

Check. A pond can be a micro-habitat. ✓

Watch out. A micro-habitat is small.

Method. Think about where a snail can hide.

1. Look at the snail. A snail hides in damp, shady places during the day.
   damp, shady
2. Choose the place. Under a stone it is damp and shady, so a snail can hide there.
   under a stone
3. Write the answer.
   under a stone

Check. Also accept: under a log. ✓

Watch out. A snail hides in a damp, shady micro-habitat.

Method. Count the worms once each. Touch each one as you count it.

1. Count them one at a time. Say each number as you touch one.
   1 2 3 4 5
2. Read the last number. The last number is how many there are.
   5
3. Write the answer.
   5

Check. Count them again from the other end. You get 5 again. ✓

Watch out. Move each one to one side as you count it, so you do not count it twice.

Method. Find each count, then add them all together.

1. Write down each count. Each count is one row.
   under a log 3, under a stone 4
2. Add the counts together. Add them all, so none is missed.
   3 + 4 = 7
3. Write the answer.
   7

Check. Add them again, starting from the last count, and you get 7. ✓

Watch out. Make sure every row is in your total, and no row is counted twice.

Method. Find each count. Then take the smaller count away from the bigger count.

1. Read the count for under a log. There are 6.
   under a log: 6
2. Read the count for under a stone. There are 2.
   under a stone: 2
3. Take the smaller count away from the bigger one. The difference is how many more.
   6 − 2 = 4
4. Write the answer.
   4

Check. Add the difference back on: 2 + 4 = 6. ✓

Watch out. Take the smaller number away from the bigger one, not the other way round.

Method. Make a prediction from what minibeasts need.

1. Think about what minibeasts need. Minibeasts need damp, dark places to hide and feed.
   damp, dark
2. Compare the two places. A sunny path is dry, so fewer minibeasts can live there.
   path: dry
3. Write the answer.
   under a log

Check. A prediction is a sensible guess that we can test by looking. ✓

Watch out. Test the prediction by looking under a log and on a path.

Method. Think about what a snail needs.

1. Think about the snail. A snail needs damp places, or its body dries out.
   needs damp
2. Look at the log. Under a log the ground stays damp, so the snail stays moist.
   log: stays damp
3. Write the answer.
   it stays damp

Check. Also accept: it needs damp; it does not dry out. ✓

Watch out. Give a reason about what the snail needs.

Method. Think about which place holds more water.

1. Check leaf litter. Leaf litter holds damp under the leaves, so it is more damp.
   leaf litter
2. Check sunny path. A sunny path dries out quickly, so it is less damp.
   sunny path
3. Write the answer.
   leaf litter

Check. Leaf litter is more damp than a sunny path. ✓

Watch out. Damp places keep minibeasts alive.

Method. Think about which place is damp for a worm.

1. Check under a stone. Worms live in damp soil under stones.
   under a stone
2. Check on a sunny path. A sunny path is dry, so worms do not live there.
   on a sunny path
3. Write the answer.
   under a stone

Check. Worms live in damp places under stones. ✓

Watch out. A worm needs damp soil.

Method. Read Tom’s idea and check it.

1. Read Tom’s idea. Tom thinks a micro-habitat is big.
   Tom: big
2. Check the idea. A micro-habitat is very small, such as under a stone.
   small
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A micro-habitat is small, not bigger than a house. ✓

Watch out. Micro means very small.

Method. Think about which plant is big and has a trunk.

1. Check daisy. A daisy is a small flower.
   daisy
2. Check oak. An oak is a tree.
   oak
3. Write the answer.
   oak

Check. Only the oak is a tree. ✓

Watch out. A tree is big and has a trunk.

Method. Look at the animal and its shell.

1. Check frog. A frog has smooth, damp skin and long back legs. This animal does not have them.
   frog
2. Check snail. A snail has a shell on its back.
   snail
3. Check hedgehog. A hedgehog has spines, not a shell.
   hedgehog
4. Write the answer.
   snail

Check. This animal is a snail. ✓

Watch out. Look for the clues: a shell means a snail.

Method. Think about where each animal lives.

1. Check frog. A frog lives in ponds and damp places.
   frog
2. Check hedgehog. A hedgehog lives in gardens and woods.
   hedgehog
3. Write the answer.
   frog

Check. A frog lives in a pond. ✓

Watch out. Frogs need water to lay their eggs.

Method. Look at the animal on the right.

1. Check frog. The frog is on the left, with big back legs.
   frog
2. Check tadpole. The tadpole is on the right. It is smaller, with a tail.
   tadpole
3. Write the answer.
   tadpole

Check. The tadpole is on the right. ✓

Watch out. Look at where each animal is before you name it.

Method. Think about which animal is a small creature with six legs.

1. Check ladybird. A ladybird is a minibeast with six legs.
   ladybird
2. Check hedgehog. A hedgehog is a mammal, not a minibeast.
   hedgehog
3. Write the answer.
   ladybird

Check. A ladybird is a minibeast. ✓

Watch out. A minibeast is a small creature, such as a ladybird or an ant.

Method. Think about which plant has a flower.

1. Check tulip. A tulip is a flower that grows from a bulb.
   tulip
2. Check oak tree. An oak tree is a tree, not a flower.
   oak tree
3. Write the answer.
   tulip

Check. A tulip is a flower. ✓

Watch out. Flowers are often bright and grow on small plants.

Method. Count the ladybirds once each. Touch each one as you count it.

1. Count them one at a time. Say each number as you touch one.
   1 2 3
2. Read the last number. The last number is how many there are.
   3
3. Write the answer.
   3

Check. Count them again from the other end. You get 3 again. ✓

Watch out. Move each one to one side as you count it, so you do not count it twice.

Method. Find each count. Then take the smaller count away from the bigger count.

1. Read the count for birds. There are 4.
   birds: 4
2. Read the count for snails. There are 2.
   snails: 2
3. Take the smaller count away from the bigger one. The difference is how many more.
   4 − 2 = 2
4. Write the answer.
   2

Check. Add the difference back on: 2 + 2 = 4. ✓

Watch out. Take the smaller number away from the bigger one, not the other way round.

Method. Find each count, then add them all together.

1. Write down each count. Each count is one row.
   frogs 2, tadpoles 3
2. Add the counts together. Add them all, so none is missed.
   2 + 3 = 5
3. Write the answer.
   5

Check. Add them again, starting from the last count, and you get 5. ✓

Watch out. Make sure every row is in your total, and no row is counted twice.

Method. Compare the numbers. The biggest number is the most.

1. Write down each number. Put each number next to its name.
   birds 4, hedgehogs 2, snails 3
2. Find the biggest number. 4 is the biggest number.
   biggest: 4
3. Write the answer. birds has 4.
   birds

Check. Every other number is smaller than 4. ✓

Watch out. Check every number, not only the first two.

Method. Read Tom’s idea and check it.

1. Read Tom’s idea. Tom thinks a daisy grows in water.
   Tom: in water
2. Check the daisy. A daisy grows on land in grass and gardens, not in a pond.
   daisy: on land
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A daisy lives on land, not in a pond. ✓

Watch out. Think about where each plant grows.

Method. Compare the numbers. The biggest number is the most.

1. Write down each number. Put each number next to its name.
   tulip 3, daisy 1
2. Find the biggest number. 3 is the biggest number.
   biggest: 3
3. Write the answer. tulip has 3.
   tulip

Check. Every other number is smaller than 3. ✓

Watch out. Check every number, not only the first two.

Method. Think about plants in gardens.

1. Think about a garden. Gardens have flowers such as tulips, daisies and sunflowers.
   tulip, daisy, sunflower
2. Choose one plant. Any of these plants is correct.
   tulip
3. Write the answer.
   tulip

Check. Also accept: daisy, sunflower. ✓

Watch out. Name a plant that you could find in a garden.

Method. Think about where a crab lives.

1. Check seashore. A crab lives on the seashore, under stones and seaweed.
   seashore
2. Check woods. A crab does not live in woods.
   woods
3. Write the answer.
   seashore

Check. The seashore is the crab’s habitat. ✓

Watch out. Think about where the crab can find water.

Method. Think about where a bird nests.

1. Look at the bird. A bird builds its nest in a tree or a hedge.
   nest in a tree
2. Check the answer. So a bird needs a tree for a place to nest.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. A tree gives a bird shelter for its nest. ✓

Watch out. A bird needs shelter to raise its young.

Method. Think about what worms do in the soil.

1. Look at the worm. A worm mixes the soil as it moves.
   mixes soil
2. Check the answer. Mixed soil helps plant roots grow, so the answer is yes.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. Worms help plants grow. ✓

Watch out. Worms make the soil better for plants.

Method. Think about who drinks and who gives.

1. Check bee. The bee drinks the nectar, so the bee gets food.
   bee
2. Check flower. The flower makes the nectar. It gives the food.
   flower
3. Write the answer.
   bee

Check. The bee gets the food. ✓

Watch out. Think about who is eating or drinking.

Method. Think about where a bird can build its nest.

1. Check tree. A tree has branches where a bird can nest.
   tree
2. Check stone. A stone cannot give a bird a nest.
   stone
3. Write the answer.
   tree

Check. A tree gives a bird shelter. ✓

Watch out. Shelter keeps a living thing safe.

Method. Think about what worms eat.

1. Check dead leaves. Worms eat dead leaves, which breaks them down.
   dead leaves
2. Check stones. Worms do not eat stones.
   stones
3. Write the answer.
   dead leaves

Check. Worms eat dead leaves. ✓

Watch out. Worms help make the soil by eating dead leaves.

Method. Count the worms once each. Touch each one as you count it.

1. Count them one at a time. Say each number as you touch one.
   1 2 3 4
2. Read the last number. The last number is how many there are.
   4
3. Write the answer.
   4

Check. Count them again from the other end. You get 4 again. ✓

Watch out. Move each one to one side as you count it, so you do not count it twice.

Method. Think about what worms do in the soil.

1. Read Ali’s idea. Ali thinks the soil would stay the same.
   Ali: same
2. Check the worms’ job. Worms mix the soil and help it stay healthy for plants.
   worms help soil
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. Without worms, the soil would change and be less healthy. ✓

Watch out. Think about the job a worm does for plants.

Method. Make a plan to find the answer.

1. Think about the tree. Minibeasts can hide under bark, in holes and in the leaves.
   bark, holes, leaves
2. Choose one place. Looking under the bark would show if minibeasts shelter there.
   under the bark
3. Write the answer.
   under the bark

Check. Also accept: in the leaves; in a hole in the trunk. ✓

Watch out. Look gently, and put back what you move.

Method. Think about what a tree gives a bird.

1. Think about the bird. A bird needs a place to nest and to feed.
   nest, food
2. Look at the tree. A tree gives shelter for the nest, and food such as insects.
   shelter, food
3. Write the answer.
   it gives shelter

Check. Also accept: it gives food; it has a nest. ✓

Watch out. Give one reason from what the tree gives.

Method. Make a prediction from what minibeasts need.

1. Think about the leaves. Dead leaves are damp and dark, which minibeasts like.
   damp, dark
2. Compare with the path. A bare path has no leaves to hide under.
   path: nowhere to hide
3. Write the answer.
   pile of dead leaves

Check. A prediction is a sensible guess that we can test. ✓

Watch out. Test the prediction by looking in each place.

Method. Think about how living things depend on each other.

1. Check a. A tree gives shelter to birds, so the two living things depend on each other.
   a
2. Check b. A tree gives a bird shelter, and birds carry seeds away from the tree.
   b
3. Write the answer.
   b

Check. Only b is true. ✓

Watch out. Living things depend on each other.

Method. Think about what a worm does.

1. Think about the worm. A worm eats dead leaves and mixes the soil as it moves.
   eats leaves, mixes soil
2. Give the reason. Better soil helps plants grow in the garden.
   helps the soil
3. Write the answer.
   it helps the soil

Check. Also accept: it mixes the soil. ✓

Watch out. Name what the worm does for the soil, not for the worm.

Method. Think about the word for a living thing’s home.

1. Think about the word. The place where a living thing lives is its habitat.
   habitat
2. Write the answer.
   habitat

Check. The word is habitat. ✓

Watch out. A habitat gives food, water, shelter and space.

Method. Think about what a frog needs.

1. Look at the frog. A frog needs water and a damp place to live.
   water, damp
2. Check the pond. A pond has water, so it suits a frog.
   pond: water
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. A pond suits a frog. ✓

Watch out. A habitat must have what the living thing needs.

Method. Think about where a snail can hide from the sun.

1. Check under a stone. Under a stone it is damp and shady, so the snail hides there.
   under a stone
2. Check on a sunny path. A sunny path is dry and bright, so a snail would not hide there.
   on a sunny path
3. Write the answer.
   under a stone

Check. The snail is under a stone. ✓

Watch out. A snail hides in a damp, shady place.

Method. Count the snails once each. Touch each one as you count it.

1. Count them one at a time. Say each number as you touch one.
   1 2 3 4
2. Read the last number. The last number is how many there are.
   4
3. Write the answer.
   4

Check. Count them again from the other end. You get 4 again. ✓

Watch out. Move each one to one side as you count it, so you do not count it twice.

Method. Think about which animal has a shell.

1. Check snail. A snail has a shell and needs damp places.
   snail
2. Check bird. A bird has feathers, not a shell.
   bird
3. Write the answer.
   snail

Check. Only the snail has a shell. ✓

Watch out. Shells protect snails.

Method. Look at the plant and its shape.

1. Check pine. A pine is an evergreen tree with needle-like leaves.
   pine
2. Check daisy. A daisy is a small flower that grows low.
   daisy
3. Check tulip. A tulip is a flower that grows from a bulb.
   tulip
4. Write the answer.
   pine

Check. This plant is a pine. ✓

Watch out. A pine is a tree, not a flower.

Method. Find each count, then add them all together.

1. Write down each count. Each count is one row.
   on a tulip 2, on a daisy 3
2. Add the counts together. Add them all, so none is missed.
   2 + 3 = 5
3. Write the answer.
   5

Check. Add them again, starting from the last count, and you get 5. ✓

Watch out. Make sure every row is in your total, and no row is counted twice.

Method. Compare the numbers. The biggest number is the most.

1. Write down each number. Put each number next to its name.
   pond 2, log 4
2. Find the biggest number. 4 is the biggest number.
   biggest: 4
3. Write the answer. log has 4.
   log

Check. Every other number is smaller than 4. ✓

Watch out. Check every number, not only the first two.

Method. Think about what a worm needs.

1. Think about the worm. A worm needs damp soil, or its skin dries out.
   needs damp
2. Check the path. A dry path is not damp, so it is not a good place for a worm.
   path: dry
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A dry path is not a good place for a worm. ✓

Watch out. Think about what the living thing needs.

Method. Think about what a hedge gives a bird.

1. Think about the bird. A bird can nest in a hedge and find food there.
   nest, food
2. Choose one word. Any one of these is correct.
   shelter
3. Write the answer.
   shelter

Check. Also accept: food, nest. ✓

Watch out. A hedge gives a bird shelter and food.

Method. Think about which one gives a living thing a home.

1. Check garden. A garden is a habitat for many living things.
   garden
2. Check cup. A cup is not a habitat.
   cup
3. Write the answer.
   garden

Check. A garden is a habitat. ✓

Watch out. A habitat gives food, water, shelter and space.

Method. Think about what a habitat gives.

1. Think about a hedgehog. A hedgehog needs food, water, shelter and space.
   food, water, shelter, space
2. Choose one word. Any one of these is correct.
   shelter
3. Write the answer.
   shelter

Check. Also accept: food, water or space. ✓

Watch out. Pick one thing a habitat gives.

Method. Think about a micro-habitat.

1. Think about the size. A micro-habitat is a very small habitat, such as under a stone.
   very small
2. Check the answer. Under a stone is a small, damp home, so it is a micro-habitat.
   yes
3. Write the answer.
   yes

Check. Under a stone is a micro-habitat. ✓

Watch out. A micro-habitat is still a habitat.

Method. Count the frogs once each. Touch each one as you count it.

1. Count them one at a time. Say each number as you touch one.
   1 2 3
2. Read the last number. The last number is how many there are.
   3
3. Write the answer.
   3

Check. Count them again from the other end. You get 3 again. ✓

Watch out. Move each one to one side as you count it, so you do not count it twice.

Method. Think about what a daisy is.

1. Check plant. A daisy is a flower that grows from the ground, so it is a plant.
   plant
2. Check animal. A daisy does not move about or eat, so it is not an animal.
   animal
3. Write the answer.
   plant

Check. A daisy is a plant. ✓

Watch out. Plants are living things that do not move about.

Method. Find each count, then add them all together.

1. Write down each count. Each count is one row.
   worms in soil 4, snails under a log 2
2. Add the counts together. Add them all, so none is missed.
   4 + 2 = 6
3. Write the answer.
   6

Check. Add them again, starting from the last count, and you get 6. ✓

Watch out. Make sure every row is in your total, and no row is counted twice.

Method. Find each count. Then take the smaller count away from the bigger count.

1. Read the count for under a log. There are 7.
   under a log: 7
2. Read the count for under a stone. There are 3.
   under a stone: 3
3. Take the smaller count away from the bigger one. The difference is how many more.
   7 − 3 = 4
4. Write the answer.
   4

Check. Add the difference back on: 3 + 4 = 7. ✓

Watch out. Take the smaller number away from the bigger one, not the other way round.

Method. Compare the numbers. The smallest number is the fewest.

1. Write down each number. Put each number next to its name.
   birds 4, hedgehogs 2, snails 3
2. Find the smallest number. 2 is the smallest number.
   smallest: 2
3. Write the answer. hedgehogs has 2.
   hedgehogs

Check. Every other number is bigger than 2. ✓

Watch out. Check every number, not only the first two.

Method. Read Tom’s idea and check it.

1. Read Tom’s idea. Tom thinks a snail can live anywhere, even dry.
   Tom: any place
2. Check the snail. A snail needs damp places, or its body dries out.
   needs damp
3. Write the answer.
   no

Check. A snail needs damp places. ✓

Watch out. A snail does best in a damp habitat.

Method. Think about what worms do in a garden.

1. Think about the worm. A worm eats dead leaves and mixes the soil.
   eats leaves, mixes soil
2. Give the reason. Better soil helps plants grow in the garden.
   helps the soil
3. Write the answer.
   they help the soil

Check. Also accept: they mix the soil. ✓

Watch out. Say what the worm does for the soil.