Animal Adaptations
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Overview & Purpose
Driving Question: What physical and behavioral adaptations do animals have and how do those adaptations serve as survival strategies?
Students will explore different animal adaptations and how they help animals survive by:
- Part 1: Look at physical characteristics of different animals and how they help that specific animal to survive.
- Part 2: Look at animal behavior (instinct and learned) that help animals survive and thrive.
- Part 3: Students develop projects that help dive deeper into animal adaptations.
Estimated Activity Time
Part 1
Approximately 45 minutes as written, but additional time can be spent with large or small group discussions. This lesson plan is compatible with a virtual learning model.
Part 2
Approximately 45 minutes as written, but additional time can be spent with large or small group discussions. This lesson plan is compatible with a virtual learning model.
Part 3
This project should take place over several class periods or virtual learning days. Virtual project options are available in the project choice boards.
1.5, 3.4, 4.2, 5.1, LS.7, BIO.6
Objectives
- Provide students with inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Use 21st Century scientific skills and processes to safely investigate the natural world.
- Help students become familiar with primary and secondary research sources, conduct experiments and collect data.
- Engage students through project-based learning and STEM where applicable.
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