The creative projects can be done independently, or in a small group. They were designed to stimulate discussion among students and to ask students to apply, analyze, and evaluate information. Sharing time may be used so students can share their projects with class. This videotape does not need to be shown in its entirety. Teachers may choose to show segments of the videotape that go with curricular emphasis of the day.
Procedure Ask students to brainstorm all the ways that humans adapt to changes in seasons.
For example, in winter, they might list coats, warm drinks, fires, etc. Explain that animals have a variety of strategies they use to adapt to changes in weather, to particular diets, and to other environmental factors. Play the adaptation game. You will need bulky mittens or boxing gloves and items of clothing that students must try to put on themselves. Have randomly chosen students try to dress themselves with the items listed while wearing bulky mittens or boxing gloves.