Exploring Animal Structures and Functions for Survival

What is the purpose of the table setup described at the beginning of the lesson?

• To organize notes

• To draw animal structures

• To list animal names

• To compare animal sizes

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the primary function of a toucan's beak?

• To regulate body temperature

• To grasp objects

• To enhance hearing

• To attract mates

Why do elephants have large ears?

• To hear better

• To store food

• To help in cooling

• To swim

Which animal uses its ears to release body heat?

• Elephant

• Camel

• Arctic fox

• Polar bear

What is the function of blubber in polar bears?

• To help them swim

• To store food

• To keep them warm

• To make them look bigger

What adaptation helps the Arctic wolf survive in cold climates?

• Double-layered fur

• Long legs

• Large ears

• Ability to burrow

How do camels use their humps?

• To attract mates

• To store water

• To store fat

• To balance while walking

What unique structure do frogs have to help them breathe?

• Mucus-covered skin

• Thick fur

• Large ears

• Humps

How do African bullfrogs survive dry conditions?

• By growing thicker fur

• By flapping their ears

• By burrowing and forming a mucus cocoon

• By storing water in humps

What did the lesson encourage students to do with their sketches?

• Discard them after class

• Submit them for a grade

• Share them with a friend

• Keep them private

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5