Science Unit 17 Adaptations, Structures, Functions

Structure is-

• a part of the body or plant.

• what it does

• wind

• adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Function is-

• a part of the body or plant.

• the purpose of the organisms structure. (What it does)

• adaptation

• a part of the body or plant.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Adaptation is-

• A special structure or function that allows an organism to thrive in their environment.

• the purpose of the organisms structure

• a part of the body or plant.

• feet and claws.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Desert Structures- CHALLENGES (choose all that are correct)

• Extreme temperatures

• Droughts (no rain)

• moving through water

• very wet

Desert Structures- PLANT STRUCTURES (Choose all that are correct)

• spines

• waxy coating

• shallow root system

• flexible stems

Desert Structures- ANIMAL STRUCTURES (Choose all that are correct)

• fat storage

• light color

• claws for digging

• fins

Tundra Structures- CHALLENGES (Choose all that are correct)

• dry

• windy

• freezing temperatures

• dry soil

Tundra Structures- PLANT STRUCTURES (Choose all that are correct)

• Waxy coating

• short

• small in size

• shallow roots

Tundra Structures- ANIMAL STRUCTURES (Choose all that are correct)

• fat storage

• white color

• thick fur

• claws for digging

Aquatic Structures- CHALLENGES (Choose all that are correct)

• Moving through water

• breathing

• temperature

• dry