Why does a snowshoe hare change color?

Its fur turns white as the days get shorter in fall and brown again in spring, so it matches snow in winter and the forest floor in summer. The sheet has children put the four steps of the change in order and answer questions about the lynx that hunts it.

How do these sheets connect to 3rd grade science standards?

They support 3-LS4-2, which asks children to explain how differences in traits help some animals survive, and 3-LS4-3, which is about how well animals survive in a given habitat. A fawn on the forest floor or a white hare in the snow is easy for children to picture.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All three camouflage and mimicry sheets have an answer key.

How many 3rd Grade camouflage and mimicry worksheets are there?

3 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are camouflage and mimicry worksheets for?

These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these camouflage and mimicry worksheets aligned to NGSS?

Yes. Each one shows the NGSS code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these camouflage and mimicry worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

3rd Grade Camouflage and Mimicry Worksheets

Ages 8-9 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable camouflage and mimicry worksheets for 3rd grade students (Ages 8-9). Aligned to NGSS standards. Ready to print.

3rd Grade Science Living Things Camouflage and mimicry Clear All

Camouflage in the Forest, Read and Answer

Grade3rd Grade

TopicLiving Things

Mimicry, Animals That Copy Others, Read and Answer

Grade3rd Grade

TopicLiving Things

Why the Snowshoe Hare Changes Color, Read and Answer

Grade3rd Grade

TopicLiving Things

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Frequently Asked Questions

Camouflage helps an animal blend in with the place around it, like a fawn whose spots look like patches of sunlight. Mimicry is when a harmless animal looks like a dangerous one, like a hoverfly with the yellow and black stripes of a wasp. Both help an animal stay safe from predators.

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3rd Grade Camouflage and Mimicry Worksheets

Camouflage in the Forest, Read and Answer

Mimicry, Animals That Copy Others, Read and Answer

Why the Snowshoe Hare Changes Color, Read and Answer

More living things worksheets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between camouflage and mimicry?

Why does a snowshoe hare change color?

How do these sheets connect to 3rd grade science standards?

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

How many 3rd Grade camouflage and mimicry worksheets are there?

What age are camouflage and mimicry worksheets for?

Are these camouflage and mimicry worksheets aligned to NGSS?

Can I use these camouflage and mimicry worksheets for homeschool?

What is ClassWeekly?