Animal Adaptations to Seasons
Students will investigate how animals adapt to seasonal changes through migration, hibernation, or changing fur using role-play and jigsaw activities.
Key Questions
- Analyze how hibernation helps some animals survive winter.
- Differentiate between migration and hibernation as seasonal adaptations.
- Hypothesize why a rabbit's fur might change color in winter.
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