Camouflage and Protection
Exploring how animals use camouflage and other features to stay safe from predators.
Key Questions
- Explain how camouflage helps an animal stay hidden from danger.
- Predict what would happen to an animal if it could not blend into its surroundings.
- Design a camouflage pattern for an animal to hide in a specific environment.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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