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Trait Variations for Survival Lesson PlanTrait Variations for Survival Lesson Plan
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4th - 8th
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Trait Variations for Survival

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This Trait Variations for Survival lesson plan also includes:
  • Klipspringer and Mountain Goat Animal Cards (Overhead)
  • Klipspringer and Mountain Goat Animal Cards
  • Animal Variations Chart (2 Overheads)
  • Venn Diagram for Comparing and Contrasting Animals
  • Venn Diagram for Comparing and Contrasting Animals (Overhead)
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Young learners examine how different traits could give one organism an advantage over another. In groups, they view two different organisms in different environments. To end the lesson, they complete a Venn Diagram on the two organisms and write a paragraph describing the similarities and differences.

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Concepts

survival, poetry, genetic traits

Additional Tags

survival, traits, science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use extension activities as further assessment or extra credit

Pros

  • Uses writing skills in science class
  • Promotes research, critical thinking, and speaking skills

Cons

  • None

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