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What's This? Reproduction InteractiveWhat's This? Reproduction Interactive
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American Museum of Natural History
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6th - 12th
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What's This? Reproduction

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Attracting the right mate is as important for humans as any other species. An interesting lesson teaches individuals about several strategies that animals and plants have adapted to attract their mates. From colorful nests to powerful defense mechanisms, learners read about how these strategies aid organisms in their reproduction efforts.

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Concepts

animal reproduction, plant reproduction, traits, adaptations

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask pupils to research 10 additional reproductive strategies of different plants and animals
  • Take a nature walk and have students journal about observations that identify reproduction adaptations of organisms

Classroom Considerations

  • A basic understanding of plant and animal reproduction is beneficial

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  • Suitable for a remote learning resource
  • Includes images to reinforce the concepts

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