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Adapt-A-Bird Lesson PlanAdapt-A-Bird Lesson Plan
Publisher
Alabama Wildlife Federation
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3rd - 8th
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Adapt-A-Bird

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Not every animal has the best features for its environment. Learners study the characteristics of birds and the implications of these characteristics as related to their environments. They use what they learn to create their own new species that adapts to a unique environment.

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Concepts

adaptations, animal adaptations, genetic traits, birds

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate during a unit on animal adaptations
  • Have pupils choose a bird adaptation and explain its advantages and disadvantages

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a familiarity with genetic adaptations

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  • Offers adaptations for different grade levels
  • Includes all necessary materials

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