Download Plant and animal adaptations: research task

Year 5–6, unit 2
Survival
Name: .......................................................................... Class: .......................... Date: ......................
Lesson 2: Different adaptations
Worksheet:
Plant and animal adaptations: research task
Choose one of the following features of plants and animals to investigate.
Develop a two-minute presentation to share your information with the class.
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body covering
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feet
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camouflage
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mouth and teeth
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beaks
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eyes
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ears
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water collection strategies
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food collection strategies
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leaves
Questions to answer
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How does this feature help living things survive?
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How does this feature in various living things differ according the environments in
which they live?
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What could happen to this feature if the environment in which the plant or animal
lived changed in some way?
Presentation requirements
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Clearly define your feature.
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Include at least four different examples of this feature to assist with your
explanation.
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Use diagrams to help your explanation.
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Ensure you answer all the questions.
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