Adaptations for Survival
Exploring how animals are adapted to their environments for feeding, movement, and protection.
Key Questions
- Explain how a camel's hump helps it survive in the desert.
- Compare the adaptations of a bird that flies with one that swims.
- Design an animal with specific adaptations for a challenging environment.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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