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Students read about animal camouflage. In this animal adaptation lesson plan, students read short texts about ways in which animals hide or transform to escape their prey. Students explore animal classifications and determine ways to hide in various locations.

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predators, prey

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camouflage animal characteristics, cryptic camouflage, disruptive coloration, predator and prey, science
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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