Adaptations+5E

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

-This powerpoint has both plant and animal adaptations in the Arctic. KF

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

-Beak Adaptations of Birds [] -An animal adaptation game: http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/adaptations/index.cfm

-Online Adaptation Game: []

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

Super Frog to model Super Bird

-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.

Rubric for super bird essay and illustration

Rubric for super bird presentation

-United Streaming Videos Animal Adaptations Animals Around Us:Animal Adaptations:What are they? Creature Features:Adaptations Oceans Alive:Camouflage

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.

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 ||