Chapter M: S U N S C R E E N

B U G S P R A Y V E
F O H O N W I I F W
L M A B E A N L I J
W A T E R R C H W U
U P V T C T O K A M
N S U N S H A D E S
T O F I R S T A I D

Habitat Match

Habitats are places where animals live. They provide what animals need to survive: food, water, and shelter. Today you will find many habitats, each with their own unique animals. Circle the ones that call the forest their home, and put an X through the ones that don’t belong here!

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

{Junior says:}

Be sure to circle me if the forest is my home!

Belongs [_]Does not belong]

Eye Spy

People have lived on Cumberland for centuries and were able to get what they needed to survive from the island’s resources. Let’s play Eye Spy and see if you can discover some things that were used in the past!

{Illustration} I spy a cistern that collected WATER for the
A. Carnegies.
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{Illustration} I spy wildlife that was hunted for FOOD.
B. __
{Illustration} I spy Spanish Moss that was used by the Timucuans
C. to make CLOTHING.
__
{Illustration} I spy a wall with oyster shells. The shells were
D. fired with sand and water to make tabby providing
SHELTER.
__

These are just a few examples. Other resources provided medicine, building materials, and a way to make money. Keep your eyes open for things you could use if you had to live here!

Marvelous Marshes

Millions of plants and animals thrive in the marsh. Most creatures are just visitors looking for shelter or food in the grass or by the water’s edge. Take a stroll on the boardwalk looking for signs of life in the marsh. Circle the ones that you find!

Dolphin]

Great Blue Heron]

Periwinkle Snail]

Sea Pickle]

Ribbed Mussel]

Blue Crab]

Manatees can also be seen in the marsh. Did you know that manatees can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes! How long can you hold yours? __

{Junior says:}

Can you match these riddles with some of the animals above? There is space at the bottom for you to write your own riddle for an animal or plant you see!

• I am a marine mammal
• I have flippers instead of legs
• I like eating fish

I AM THE ______________________________

• I am a salt loving plant
• I am short and skinny
• I was once used for my salt to make glass

I AM THE ______________________________

• I am a wading bird
• My long legs allow me to walk through shallow water
• My long bill helps me to spear fish

I AM THE ______________________________

• ______________________________
• ______________________________
• ______________________________