Lesson Summary Students discuss the structures and behaviors of organisms and how these factors may be related to habitat.  They do this by closely observing their minibeasts. Students are looking for structures and characteristics of their minibeasts that help it meet its needs in its habitat.  Students complete the Science Notebook Page on "Adapting to Habitats."  Students release their minibeasts. Teacher Background Students will learn that the structures and characteristics they determined help their minibeast meet its need are called adaptations.  Students will discuss other organism adaptations they are familiar with and how those adaptations help organisms meet their needs in their habitats as well. Set-up/Management Tips This lesson takes one to two 45-minute sessions. Be sure to copy the recording sheet found at the end of this lesson. Literacy Support The manual suggests reading the book Fur, Flippers, and Flippers by Patricia Lauber with this lesson. Another great book is What Color is Camoflage? by Carolyn Otto. Scientific Vocabulary The following words are key vocabulary words that will be introduced in this lesson and reinforced throughout the unit: Adaptations                        Adapted