Learn about the physical and behavioural adaptations of the platypus with a set of printable reading comprehension worksheets for Year 3.
Let’s Learn About Amazing Platypus Adaptations!
Did you know platypuses, the unique egg-laying mammals from Australia, have incredible adaptations that help them thrive in their unusual habitat? They have special features, like a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and sleek bodies that help them survive in the wild! Observing these fantastic animals and marvelling at how nature has designed them to succeed in their environment is truly fascinating.
Your students will be fascinated by these quirky mammals that lay eggs and look like a strange blend of a beaver and a duck. That’s why we’ve created a fun new resource to help your fourth years learn more about these fantastic creatures and their fascinating adaptations.
Adaptations of a Platypus Reading Comprehension
This printable resource pack is designed with your fourth years in mind! It includes the following resources and activities to help your students build reading skills and learn about animal adaptations.
- Platypus Adaptations Reading Passage
- Platypus Adaptations Comprehension Quiz
- Platypus Adaptations Vocabulary Cloze Worksheet
- Answer Key
These handy worksheets will engage your students and answer some of their most common questions, like
- What do platypuses eat?
- Is a platypus a mammal?
- How does a platypus survive in its environment?
- How do platypus bills help them survive?
- What features of a platypus help it survive?
- And more!
Download and Print Your Platypus Adaptation Worksheets
You’re just a click away from getting your new resources! Use the dropdown arrow on the Download button to select the Editable Google Slides resource file or the quick-print PDF version.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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