Watch as pygmy seahorses become one with their environment. The life of a pygmy seahorse begins and ends on a branch of coral. An interesting video lesson explores how camouflage protects this delicate species and how they adapt when introduced to different types of coral.

Concepts

camouflage, animal adaptations, environmental adaptations, physical adaptations, ocean habitats

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research other animals that adapt to different environments

Classroom Considerations

• Monitor YouTube comments if making the video available for pupil viewing
• Best used during a unit on animal adaptations or animal defense strategies

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights actual research
• Visuals add interest and clarity to the topic

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7