Vocabulary
What consist of all the living and nonliving things in an area?
Environment
Why do different birds have beaks with different shapes?
Different birds eat different kinds of foods.
The fox's fur color allow it to blend in with its environment.
How does a fish adapt to its environment?
The fish has a smooth body that allows it to swim in fast-moving water.
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
It had a virus.
This characteristic helps a living thing survive.
Example: Blue Jays have small feet that can grip tree branches.
Does one kind of beak work for eating all kinds of food?
No
How does the ostrich adapt to their environment?
They have long legs to help them run quickly.
Their brown color helps them blend in.
How do turtles adapt to their environment?
They are strong swimmers.
They can hold their breath for a long period of time.
Their dark color allows them to stay hidden.
Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other?
Dill with it.
An adaption to a body part?
Example: Blue Jay's curved feet help grip branches.
Physical Adaption
Does some beaks work for more than one kind of food?
Yes, birds can eat several kinds of food.
How does a prairie dog adapt to its environment?
They have strong paws for digging.
The brown fur helps them blend in.
How do jackrabbits adapt to their environment?
They have long ears. That release body heat to help stay cool.
What building in New York has the most stories?
The public library.
This is something an organism does to help it survive.
Example: Desert animals are active at night to avoid the heat during the day.
Behavioral Adaption
How could a bird survive if it's able to eat more than one type of food?
If their food source changes they can eat a different type of food.
How does a sloth adapt to its environment?
The sloth's long claws help it to hang from tree branches.
How to penguins adapt to their environment?
Their black feathers help them stay warm by absorbing heat.
How does a scientist freshen her breath?
Example: Jackrabbits stay crouched in one position whenever they sense danger.
Instinct
Which type of beak would be best for eating flower nectar?
A humming bird beak.
How does a blue jay adapt to its environment?
Its wings enable it to fly from branch to branch.
Its curved feet help it grip branches.
How does an arctic hare adapt to their environment?
They blend in with the snow because of their white fur.
They sit with their paws, tails, and ears tucked in to keep warm.
A stamp.