In the animal kingdom, camouflage is an important survival strategy. Blending in with the environment is a great way to avoid being caught and eaten. This adaptation is not only used by prey animals but also by predators. Being camouflaged also helps the predators from being spotted by their potential meal. This activity will help students discover the value of coloration as protection as they pretend to be birds in search of worms.
Organisms adapt to changes in their environment.
All organisms are interdependent. Altering the environment affects all life forms. Students will 1. 3. invent an animal that is camouflaged for its particular environment. Activity - one class period.