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Examples
Physical Traits
Behavioral Traits
Survival Traits
100
Name one trait you can see in a turtle
any physical traits count!
100
What is one example of a physical trait you see? 
feathers, eyes, claws, beak, wings
100
What physical trait helps most mammals keep warm?
Fur, Fat, or Feathers
100
What behavior is this? Use: "This behavior is called _____ and it helps by ..." 
The squirrel is storing nuts to stock up for winter.
100
What trait helps a camel live in the desert? Use: "A trait that helps a camel is ... because ..."
A hump because it stores water.
200
Which trait describes whether an animal has fur, feathers, scales, or skin?
Physical Traits or Behavioral Traits
Physical Traits
200
Name the trait you see and a sentence starter to explain: "This trait helps by ..."
The spikes/spine help protect the animal.
200
What physical trait helps a fish move through water? Sentence starter: "This trait helps by ..."
Fins helps by guiding directions and movement when swimming.
200
Why is this behavior important? Use starter: "This behavior is important because ..." 
The birds nest is it a habitat for itself and the babies.
200
How does this trait help it stay safe? Use: "This trait helps by ..."
Camouflage - it helps the chameleon blend in.
300
True or False: A trait can be something an animal does, like hunting at night. Explain your answer using a sentence starter: "I think this is true/false because ..."
I think this answer is TRUE because behavioral traits describe an action!
300
Give one example of a trait that comes from its parents (inherited). Use the starter: "I think this is inherited because ..." 
spots, lines, color, shell shape
300
How do long legs help this animal? Use: "Long legs help by ..."
making an animal run faster or reach high things
300
How does living in a group help animals? Use: "Living in a group helps because ..."
Living in a group helps because it keeps them protected and warm.
300
What trait helps fish breathe underwater? Use: "Fish breathe using _____ which helps by ..." 
Gills help fish breathe underwater.
400
Look at a picture of a frog and a fish. Identify one trait they share and one trait that is different. Use the sentence starter: "They are similar because ... They are different because ..."
Same: EYES, MOUTH
Different: frogs have arms/legs and hop
fish have fins and swim
400
Give an example of a trait both animals have and say whether it helps them survive. Use: "Both animals have _____. This helps them survive because ..."
Ears - hearing
Legs- running
Mouths- eating
Teeth- chewing food
400
Identify a physical trait that helps it get food and complete: "This trait helps get food because ..." 
The long beak can reach into the tubular flowers.
400
What behavior describes when an animal is active at night? Use: "This behavior is called _____ and helps by ..." 
Nocturnal - They sleep during the day and hunt for animals at night.
400
Explain how big ears help with survival. Use: "Big ears help by ..."
The rabbits big ears help her hear predators.
500
1. Squirrel
2. Polar Bear
3. Worm
Which living thing has the best chance of surviving in cold weather?
2. Polar Bear - because it has thick fur to help it in a cold environment.
500
Which bird shows a trait that helps attract a mate? Describe the trait using the starter: "This trait attracts mates because ..."
Peacock's bright tail colors help attract mates.
500
What physical trait protects the animal? Use: "This physical trait protects the animal because ..." 
The hard shell provides protection and safety.
500
Name a care behavior and explain with: "This behavior helps babies survive by ..."
providing the babies food so they can build strength and survive.
500
Which trait helps each animal survive in the Arctic? For each, complete: "Polar bear: _____ helps because ... ; Seal: _____ helps because ..."
Polar bear - has fur to help keep it warm
Seal - has blubber to keep it warm