SCIENCE YEAR 5

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Chameleon

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Adaptation: Camouflage

Description: Chameleons can change their skin color to blend in with their environment and hide from predators.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Porcupine

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Adaptation: Sharp Quills

Description: Porcupines have long, sharp quills that stick into predators when attacked.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Arctic Fox

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Adaptation: Thick White Fur

Description: The Arctic fox has thick white fur to keep warm and to blend in with snowy surroundings.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Owl

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Adaptation: Silent Flight

Description: Owls have special feathers that let them fly silently, helping them sneak up on prey.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Cheetah

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Adaptation: Speed

Description: Cheetahs can run extremely fast to catch prey or escape danger.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Turtle

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Adaptation: Hard Shell

Description: Turtles have a tough shell to protect themselves from predators.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Skunk

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Adaptation: Smelly Spray

Description: Skunks spray a foul-smelling liquid to scare off predators.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Pufferfish

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Adaptation: Inflating Body

Description: Pufferfish puff up to look big and scary to predators.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Stick Insect

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Adaptation: Mimicry

Description: Stick insects look like twigs to avoid being seen by predators.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?

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Poison Dart Frog

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Adaptation: Warning Colors

Description: Bright colors warn predators that this frog is poisonous and dangerous to eat.

Thinking Prompt: Why do you think this adaptation is important for survival?