Redwood National and State Parks - 1st Grade - Structure and Function - Lesson 1 of 3. Banana Slugs.

Ranger Gen and Ranger Brad introduce the Redwood National and State Parks, emphasizing their natural beauty and educational value. They explain the concept of structures and functions in living organisms, using banana slugs as an example. The video details the unique structures of banana slugs, such as slime, tentacles, and their foot, and their functions. The video concludes with an activity for students to create and label their own banana slugs.

What makes Redwood National and State Parks a special place?

• It has the world's tallest trees.

• It is a desert landscape.

• It is located in Florida.

• It is the largest park in the world.

What is another term for a body part in living organisms?

• Structure

• Function

• Element

• Component

What is the primary function of a banana slug's slime?

• To keep it dry

• To help it fly

• To attract mates

• To aid in movement and protection

How do banana slugs use their tentacles?

• To swim

• To see and smell

• To dig

• To fly

How many teeth does a banana slug have on its tongue?

• 26,000

• 100

• 10,000

• 32

What is the function of the banana slug's breathing hole?

• To hear

• To breathe

• To see

• To eat

How does a banana slug move?

• By swimming

• With a smooth wavelike motion

• By flying

• By hopping