Surviving in Extreme Environments: How do Animals do it?

Surviving in Extreme Environments: How do Animals do it?

Learning Objective

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to explain how animals survive in both hot and cold environments.

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What do you already know about animals surviving in extreme temperatures?

Introduction

Animals are amazing creatures that have adapted to survive in different environments. Some animals can even survive in extreme temperatures! In this lesson, we will learn about how animals survive in both hot and cold environments.

Introduce the topic and create interest by highlighting the amazing adaptations of animals.

Hot Environments

Animals that live in hot environments have special adaptations to help them survive. For example, camels have long eyelashes and nostrils that can close to keep out sand and dust. They can also go for long periods of time without water.

Explain how animals adapt to hot environments and provide examples.

Interactive Element

Let's test our knowledge with a quick quiz! Which animal can go without water for long periods of time in a hot environment?

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Cold Environments

Animals that live in cold environments also have special adaptations. For example, polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep them warm. They also have large paws to help them walk on ice and swim in cold water.

Explain how animals adapt to cold environments and provide examples.

Interactive Element

Let's test our knowledge with another quiz! Which animal has thick fur and a layer of fat to keep them warm in a cold environment?

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Comparing Adaptations

Animals have amazing adaptations that help them survive in different environments. Some animals even have adaptations that allow them to survive in both hot and cold environments! Can you think of any?

Encourage students to think about and discuss how some animals can survive in both hot and cold environments.

Conclusion

We've learned about the amazing adaptations that animals have to help them survive in extreme environments. From camels in hot deserts to polar bears in the Arctic, animals have adapted to live in some of the harshest environments on Earth!

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.