Physical Adaptations for Survival
Students will examine how physical characteristics (e.g., camouflage, sharp claws, thick fur) help organisms survive in their habitats.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a polar bear's fur helps it survive in its environment.
- Compare the physical adaptations of a desert animal to a rainforest animal.
- Design a creature with specific physical adaptations for a hypothetical extreme environment.
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