GRADE 3 SCIENCE

Topic: Parts and Functions of Animals

Learning Competency: Infer that body structures of animals are adapted to help
them live and gather food in a particular environment

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Directions: Read the passage below and answer the following questions.

Animals have their own ways

Animals have evolved many different body parts that help them survive in
their environment. Some animals have sharp claws and teeth to catch their prey,
while others have strong legs to run fast or long necks to reach high branches for
food. Other animals have special adaptations like the chameleon, which can change
the color of its skin to blend into its surroundings, or the kangaroo, which has a
pouch to carry its young. All of these body parts are essential for animals to live
and thrive in their environment.

Directions: Read and understand each of the following questions. Encircle the
letter of the correct answer.

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1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a. animals have evolved to survive in their environment.
b. Kangaroos have pouches to carry their young.
c. Chameleons can change its’ color.
d. all animals have sharp claws.

2. What do some animals use their strong legs for?

a. to change the color and texture of its skin.
b. to reach high branches
c. to bite prey
d. to run fast

3. What adaptation does the chameleon have?

a. strong legs to run
b. sharp claws and teeth
c. a pouch to carry its young
d. the ability to change the color of its skin

4. What is the purpose of the kangaroo’s pouch?

a. to run fast
b. to catch prey
c. to carry its young
d. to blend in environment

5. Why are body parts important for animals?

a. to make them unique
NOEL P. BALDOZA
 D.O Plaza Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, 8500 Agusan del Sur
 depedagusandelsur@deped.gov.ph
(085) 839-5456
 b. to attract more people
c. to help them live in the environment
d. to help them communicate with each other

Answer Key:
1 a. animals have evolved to survive in their environment.
2. d. to run fast
3. d. the ability to change the color of its skin
4. c. to carry its young
5. c. to help them live in the environment

NOEL P. BALDOZA
 D.O Plaza Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, 8500 Agusan del Sur
 depedagusandelsur@deped.gov.ph
(085) 839-5456