Adaptations

Adaptations-this isn't really in 5E format anymore since you'll be doing research on your ecosystem to teach adaptations. Here is what kids need to know: Students will know that species have different adaptations that help them survive and reproduce in their environment.

Here are a few activities/ideas: -show pictures of different types of seeds and talk about how they are dispersed, same with leaves (water collecting, sun catching) and flowers (color and shape for pollination)

-Plant adaptation powerpoint (kinda advanced but has examples from many of the ecosystems) [] -Good powerpoint to explain about the different types of adaptations [|Animal-Adaptations-PPT.ppt]

-This powerpoint has both plant and animal adaptations in the Arctic. KF [|arcticadaptations.ppt]

-I found this scholastic lesson online, it looks good and has a fun activity!! KF []

-Beak Adaptations of Birds [] -An animal adaptation game: []

-Online Adaptation Game: []

-Plant adaptations in different ecosystems- [|http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/adapt.html]

Super Frog to model Super Bird [|Superfrog[1.doc]]

-Adaptation Artestry-from Project Wild, (groups or individuals) give students the list of bird adaptations and advantages and they will create a "superbird" in its habitat. Students will write a paragraph about their bird and how it survives using its adaptations. I'll copy the list and put it in your boxes if you want to use it. [|Adaptation Artistry.doc]

Rubric for super bird essay and illustration [|superbird[1.doc]]

Rubric for super bird presentation [|Super Bird Presentation[1.doc]]

-United Streaming Videos Animal Adaptations Animals Around Us:Animal Adaptations:What are they? Creature Features:Adaptations Oceans Alive:Camouflage [|adaptations book.pdf]

Here are some adaptation questions that may be on the benchmark so just make sure kiddos know the stuff. I'll include all of this into the benchmark study guide.

[|adaptation questions.docx] Examples:


 * Animal || Adaptation || Effect ||
 * Giraffe || Long neck || Can eat leaves in tall trees (the parts of plants other animals can’t reach) ||
 * Bird || Flies south in winter || Warmth ||
 * Porcupine || Sharp, stiff quills || Can defend itself against enemies ||
 * Chipmunk || Hibernate || Can avoid winter food shortages ||
 * Dolphin || Tail || Helps it swim ||