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Amazing Adaptations Lesson PlanAmazing Adaptations Lesson Plan
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Aquarium of the Pacific
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Amazing Adaptations

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We can all adapt. Classmates watch a video about the adaptations of sea horses that allow them to eat and move. They then watch penguins on webcams to see what adaptations help the penguins find food, move, and avoid predators. Finally, scholars discuss what they learned and examples of human adaptations.

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Concepts

penguins, adaptations, animal adaptations, aquariums

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research other animals to determine the types of adaptations they have to avoid predators, find food, and move
  • Develop a comparison chart of animals with similar adaptations

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes individuals have a basic understanding of adaptations

Pros

  • The video is available as a download or via YouiTube
  • Includes a worksheet for pupils to organize their thoughts

Cons

  • The webcam to see dragons is not available, keeping learners from completing a portion of the activity

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