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Coloration Exploration Lesson PlanColoration Exploration Lesson Plan
Publisher
Purdue University
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2013
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Coloration Exploration

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Finding an animal in nature can be like a game of hide and seek. A thorough instructional activity explores different coloration strategies of animals. Pupils complete look-and-find puzzles and coloring sheets to differentiate between different types of coloring. They also complete vocabulary practice to solidify the instructional activity.

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Concepts

camouflage, color, sexual reproduction, animal behavior

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners identify the coloration of animals they have seen in nature and how it helps with wildlife conservation
  • Ask individuals to record new vocabulary in graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a specific set of materials and time for preparation

Pros

  • Includes answer keys for handouts
  • Provides detailed background information

Cons

  • None

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