Adaptations Science Lesson

Science: Adaptations (Interactive!)

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Oh, Hey there! I was just looking at this crocodile picture. This crocodile adapted to have eyes on top of its head. Let me tell you what adaptation is!

Look at this ecosystem. These animals have adapted to survive longer and better. An adaptation is a physical or behavioral characteristic that has developed to allow an organism to better survive in its environment.

There are THREE types of adaptations. The first one is BEHAVIORAL!

Those birds made a behavioral adaptation over time. Migrating! They developed this adaptation because the birds settled in warm places. But whenever winter came the warm place got cold and the birds died or got very COLD. They needed a way to solve this so they started to migrate, they migrated to warmer places when winter came! They needed this adaptation!

Some adaptations are reserved for only predators. Like sharp teeth for the shark. Some are also for prey! Like the plant growing thorns so other animals don't eat it.

Multiple Choice

If an animal migrates then they

• find a hole to sleep in
• change the color of their fur
• travel to a warmer location

Multiple Choice

Physical adaptations are

• When the organism develops physical adaptations.

• When the organism develops mental adaptations.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• claws
• beak
• thumb
• migration

Multiple Choice

What are adaptations?

• traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce
• traits that help an organism hide
• traits that help an organism to seek protection
• traits that help an organism to see.

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Multiple Select

Match the answers! Which can help keep animals warm?

Structural adaptations are basically Physical Adaptations

Multiple Choice

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage

Multiple Choice

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

Multiple Choice

An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

Multiple Choice

What do skunks use for protection?

• quills

• sharp teeth and claws

• a spray of bad odor

• quick speed

Multiple Choice

Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest
• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis
• To be the bearer of bad news
• To strive for greatness with rest

What have we learned?

• The types of adaptations

• What adaptations are

• How they are used

• How they help animals survive