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What's This? Staying Safe InteractiveWhat's This? Staying Safe Interactive
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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What's This? Staying Safe

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Amaze the class with the creative adaptations species employ to trick predators. An online interactive lesson introduces learners to six different species with unique adaptations. Each species highlights a different adaptation and its benefits. Use the lesson as an in-class activity or a remote learning experience.

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Concepts

predators, evolution, adaptations, animal adaptations, camouflage, biodiversity, remote learning

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Challenge students to find another animal with similar defense mechanisms as those highlighted in the lesson
  • Incorporate during a unit on genetic adaptations

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide individuals with Internet-enabled devices to access the online lesson

Pros

  • Provides vocabulary support with pop-ups
  • Uses images to reinforce concepts


Cons

  • None

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