Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Camouflage and Protective Coloration: A Model of Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study protective coloration and camouflage in animals. They create examples of each and conduct simulation-type experiments to determine which is the most effective adaptation.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers:how Can I Hide in Namib?

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Identify how certain species survive in the Namib Desert through color protection, and determine what techniques animals in Namib use to hide from predators and to wait for prey.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers:my Life as an Insect in Namib

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Identify the harsh characteristics of the Namib Desert and determine the adaptations an insect in Namib Desert must have to survive.