3rd Grade - Adaptations

An adaptation means ...

• camouflage
• a behavior that helps an organism survive
• something that helps an animal eat

An example of camouflage is...

• a snake that blends in with it's environment
• a frog's sticky tongue
• a lion's sharp claws
• flat teeth on a horse

This bat's adaptation is that it is nocturnal. What does that mean?

• The bat sleeps during the night.
• The bat makes a certain sound to help get around.
• The bat sleeps during the day.
• The bat sleeps through the winter.

What is an adaptation this jackrabbit has?

• Big ears to keep him cool
• Big eyes to see at night
• Big animal to scare smaller animals
• Is a friendly little guy that everyone likes

Fish have several adaptations so they can live in the water. Which one is NOT a fish adaptation?

• They have fins to help swim.
• They have gills to breathe under water. 
• They can migrate to find food or warmer water. 
• They can swim very fast to escape predators.

This mangrove tree has a special adaptation. What is it?

• Its roots can be above the ground.
• It doesn't mind having a lot of water. 
• It has lots of green leaves.
• It has a skinny trunk.

Mimicry is when...

• an animal blends in, like camouflage.
• an animal copies another to stay safe.
• an baby animal cries for its parent
• many animals stay together. 

Why don't all animals have the same adaptations? 

• Most animals have the same adaptations. 
• Adaptations depend on when the animal is born. 
• Animals have different adaptations because they live in different environments. 
• Adaptations are really cool, so all the animals need different adaptations. 

What is NOT an adaptation of a cactus?

• Spines to protect it from animals
• A waxy coating to help seal in water.
• Long, deep roots that get any water in the soil.
• A think stem to store water. 

What adaptation does this animal have? 

• Camouflage
• Hibernation
• Nocturnal
• Mimicry