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Lessons > Animal Adaptation PowerPoint ***
Topic Adaptations
Grade(s): 4-7
Written by Edited by Ms. Brown SME, Mr. Flanigan
Created: 10/21/05
Updated: 06/01/06
Skill Sets: Research | Information Literacy | Note taking
Format: Project
Time Required: 5 class periods. 45 Min. per class

Description, Learning Objective: Students research an animal, the biome it lives in, and how the animal has adapted to its environment. This lesson plan is coordinated with class discussion before and after the activity. The lesson may be integrated with report writing and/or videos and field trips.

Procedure:

The class will create a PowerPoint exhibit for the Bronx Zoo that will be presented to visitors.

1) individual students or small groups select an animal.
2) Research the animal, the biome it lives in and how it has adapted to its environment.
3) Students create a PowerPoint presentation with the following sections:

- Introduction
- 2 slides on the biome
- 2 slides on the animal
- 3 slides describing the adaptations

- Conclusion
4) Present final projects to the class.


Resources: Internet, research, PowerPoint

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