Learn how the study of adaptation progresses through grade levels. The narrator provides a curricular view of teaching adaptation complete with examples. Concepts range from simple trait adaptations to speciation and natural selection.

Concepts

adaptations, animal adaptations, traits, animal behavior, behavior, speciation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the images of the rock pocket mouse as a specific example of adaptation
• Incorporate a graphic organizer to organize different types of adaptations

Classroom Considerations

• Take note of the teaching progression specific to your grade level

Pros

• Includes discussion of bacteria adaptions to antibiotics
• Examples in the video highlight different types of adaptations

Cons

• None