Curated OER
Animal Hide and Seek
Learners examine how animals use their colors to their advantage. They read the book, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?," participate in a toothpick camouflaging demonstration, explore the Camouflage Field Book website,...
Curated OER
Dull Duck, Dashing Duck
Learners learn about animal camouflage. For this animal adaptations lesson, students discuss the patterns and adaptations animals use to help them survive, discuss the uses of camouflage, visit a local wetland if possible, and design...
Curated OER
What's Your Color?
In this animal camouflage worksheet, students study 8 color names. They are asked to write an animal that would use this color as an adaptation. Students need to describe how this would help the animal.
Curated OER
Finding Caterpillars
Students examine how animals protect themselves from predators and camouflage themselves. They participate in a simulation in which they locate red and green yarn "caterpillars," organize their data, and generate a bar graph using...
Curated OER
Dull Duck, Dashing Duck
Students examine the different colors and patterns found on animals bodies, specifically birds. Through discussion, students discover the use of the colors and patterns for protection from predators and the advantages while hunting prey,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Seeing Through Camouflage
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Leopards" Web site presents a wide variety of ways in which animals use coloration to their advantage.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frogs, a Disappearing Act
At this site students can read about how frogs camouflage to avoid predators. There is an interactive exhibit too! (Must have the Shockwave plug-in to see animation.)
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Camouflage O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to start learning about camouflage and the role it plays in helping animals survive.