Background
Plants and animals have adaptations to help them survive in an environment. These adaptations help them survive seasonal changes and predation.
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required.
This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.
Key Learning Question
What adaptations do animals have that help them to survive in their environment?
Learning Intentions
In this program students will:
- Define the term adaptation
- Distinguish between structural and behavioural adaptations
- Explain how particular adaptations help an organism to survive
Activities
Students will:
- Observe a leaf insect, frog and lizard
- Discuss structural and behavioural adaptations of the insect, frog and lizard
- Sort the structural and behavioural adaptation examples
Victorian Curriculum 2.0
Science – Science understanding
- Habitats can be described by their physical conditions; changing the physical conditions of a habitat, including by human activity, may affect the growth and survival of organisms (VC2S6U01)
- Organisms have evolved over time, as seen in fossils and scientific records; the structural features and behaviours of living organisms enable them to thrive in their environments (VC2S6U02)