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Fifth graders discover the adaptation of species through analyzing pictures.  For this scientific discovery lesson, 5th graders discuss the concept of adaptation in order for survival.  Students view many images of extinct animals and identify reasons why they have not survived based on their physical characteristics.

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photograph analysis, survival of the fittest, charles darwin, survival

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animal lifestyles, photograph analysis, survival of the fittest, science
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Grade
5th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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