Year 3
What is an adaptation?
In this lesson, we will be learning about adaptations. We will be looking at the conditions in different environments and the characteristics that animals have that help them to survive. We are then going to design our own creatures that are adapted to an environment! You will need a pencil and a piece of paper for this lesson.
Year 3
What is an adaptation?
In this lesson, we will be learning about adaptations. We will be looking at the conditions in different environments and the characteristics that animals have that help them to survive. We are then going to design our own creatures that are adapted to an environment! You will need a pencil and a piece of paper for this lesson.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Define an adaptation
- Understand that adaptations are not a 'choice'
- Learn a range of common adaptations e.g. camouflage
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3 Questions
Q1.
What is an adaptation?
a part of the body
a place that an organism lives
Q2.
Which of these is not an adaptation of a tiger?
good sense of smell
sharp claws and teeth
Q3.
Which of these is not an adaptation of an elephant?
Large ears
Long trunk