Animal Adaptations

 

Introduction    Task    Process    Resources    Evaluation    Conclusion

 

Introduction

Animals have developed many specialized body parts and behaviors that allow them to survive in the environment in which they live. These specialized body parts and behaviors are called adaptations.

 

Task

*      Use the internet to find animals with specific adaptations for protection, finding food, and finding shelter.

 

*      Then fill in the Inspiration web page for each type of adaptation with the name of the animal and its particular adaptation.

 

Process

*      Use the websites in Resources to help you locate your information.

 

*      Use Inspiration to complete the following webs:

 

Adaptations for Finding Shelter

 

Adaptations for Protection

 

Adaptations for Finding Food

 

Resources


Lincoln Park Zoo


Oakland Zoo

 

Animal Adaptations

 

Desert Animal Survival

 

Welcome to Animal Adaptations

 

Evaluation

          Your web must have the name of the animal as well as its particular adaptation. Be sure to check your spelling when you’re done.

 

          You should be ready to present your particular findings to the class in a knowledgeable manner. In other words, make sure you fully understand the animal, its adaptation, and why that particular adaptation is important for that animal’s survival.

 

Conclusion/Extend

          Now that you’ve identified many different types of animal adaptations, use your knowledge to create your own animal or insect and identify its adaptations for protection, finding food, and finding shelter.