Animal Adaptations for Survival
Students will investigate how physical features and behaviors help animals survive in their specific environments.
Key Questions
- Compare the adaptations of different animals living in diverse habitats.
- Justify why certain adaptations are crucial for an animal's survival.
- Design a creature with specific adaptations for a given imaginary environment.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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