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Life Systems

life systems

Skeletons: Inside and Out!

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In this lesson, students will explore the difference between an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton, as well as why some animals have one over the other. Students will have the chance to build their own exoskeleton.


MATERIALS

  • Scissors
  • Scrap paper
  • Tape
  • Pen or pencil
  • String (optional)
  • White craft glue

HANDOUT

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS


Camouflage and Mimicry!

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Students will gain an understanding of how animals use camouflage and mimicry as adaptations in their habitat.


MATERIALS

  • White paper
  • Markers
  • Butterfly template
  • Scissors
  • Tape

IMAGES

HANDOUT

HANDOUT ANSWERS

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

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