Summer Hibernation Worksheet

Description

This worksheet helps your students understand unique animal behavior with this interactive Summer Hibernation (Estivation) worksheet! Designed for grades 4–8, this resource reveals how animals like snails, frogs, and desert creatures survive extreme heat by estivating instead of hibernating.
This versatile worksheet is perfect for individual assignments, group discussions, homeschooling, or extra practice, helping students compare estivation and hibernation in various climates. Through interactive elements, learners will explore how creatures adapt when water and shade are scarce.
What’s Included?

• Comprehension passages – Define estivation and compare it with hibernation
• Fill-in-the-blanks – Highlight survival adaptations
• Comprehension questions – Prompt discussion on summer strategies
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – Review key animal behaviors
• True & False exercises – Break down misconceptions
• Problem-solving challenge questions – Match animals with their summer tactics

Class activities – Role-play animal responses or draw adaptation diagrams

Versatile & Easy to Use:

• Perfect for individual assignments, group discussions, homeschooling, and extra practice.
• Fits into life science and animal behavior units
• Teaches seasonal survival in a new and engaging way
• Let students uncover how animals beat the heat with this fun resource!