Author: Emily Su; Sources: Biology Online, Nature Conservation Lewisham, Creative Classroom Core, Unsplash
Adaptations
INTRODUCTION
Adaptation is the adjustment of behavior, physiology, and structure to be better suited in an environment. Some examples of adaptation include sharp teeth, the long necks of giraffes, polar bear’s white fur, shape of a bird’s beak, etc.
“In evolutionary theory, adaptation is the biological mechanism by which organisms adjust to new environments or to changes in their current environment.” —National Geographic
ACTIVITY 1
Adaptation Missing Words Worksheet (By the Nature Conservancy Lewisham)
Materials: pr // Duration: 10-15 minutes
Have students fill out the worksheet
Go over answers
ACTIVITY 2
Chameleons Coloring Activity
Materials: printed picture of a chameleon, coloring pencil, markers // Duration: 10-15 minutes
Hand out printed picture of chameleon
If outdoors, have students color their chameleons so that they blend with the environment
