What animals are best suited for moving around a rainforest, or a desert? Design your own animal species based on a particular habitat, focusing on the characteristics it will need for optimal movement. Great as a group lesson or individual assignment, the activity would enhance any biology or earth science class.

Concepts

animal adaptations, habitats, evolution, charles darwin, animal species

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Expand the assignment into a unit-long project, with each group researching the necessary attributes their species would require
• A good addition to your unit on evolution or different habitats around the world

Classroom Considerations

• Designed for a SMARTboard or interactive whiteboard

Pros

• Includes presentation and worksheet needed for lesson
• Fun and creative for all learning types

Cons

• None