Western Bearded Dragon Worksheet for 9-Year-Olds (Grades 3–4) — Elementary Life Science

All About the Western Bearded Dragon

Meet the Western Bearded Dragon, a fascinating reptile from the dry woodlands and sandy deserts of Australia! They get their famous name from the spiky skin under their chin, which looks like a beard. When they feel threatened or want to look tough, they can puff out this "beard" and make it turn a very dark color.

These lizards are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals. Their favorite foods include insects like crickets, small lizards, flowers, and fruit. Bearded dragons are active during the day and love to bask in the sun on rocks or branches to warm up their bodies.

Bearded dragons have some funny ways of communicating. A fast head-bobbing motion often means they are showing they are dominant or in charge. A slow head-bob combined with a wave of one of their front arms is a way of showing submission, like saying, "You're the boss!"

Dragon Details: Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence using a word from the reading.

1. Western Bearded Dragons live in the sandy of Australia.
2. An animal that eats both plants and animals is called an .
3. When a bearded dragon feels threatened, it can puff out its .
4. Waving a front arm is a sign of .
5. These lizards love to in the sun to warm up.

True or False?

Read each statement. Circle or write T for True or F for False.

1. Bearded dragons are from Africa. _____
2. They only eat insects. _____
3. Head-bobbing is a way for them to communicate. _____
4. Their "beard" can change color. _____
5. Bearded dragons are most active at night. _____

Lizard Lingo Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to spell out words related to the Western Bearded Dragon.

1. DABER
2. TREDES
3. NIVOMORE
4. SUATALARI

Creative Corner: Dragon's Home

In the box below, draw a picture of a Western Bearded Dragon in its natural habitat. Don't forget to include the sun, some sand or rocks, and a plant it might like to eat!