Create-A-Beast Mini-book You will be creating a beast with certain adaptations that will allow it to survive in certain habitats
Learning Target Explain behavioral and structural adaptations of an animal Criteria of Success Correctly identify different adaptations that exist in nature Make something awesome!
Adaptations Behavioral An action that aids in survival Ex: building a nest, running faster than zombies Structural A body part that aids in survival Ex: fur, ducks feet, beaks Physiological Jobs of the body parts controlling life process that aid in survival. Ex: Dolphins being able to hold their breath, warm blooded animal creating heat, a bear’s metabolism slowing during hibernation
Requirements of the Mini-Book Front page Title (name of the animal) Picture of the animal Tagline/motto for the animal Ex: Dog = “Man’s Best Friend” Page 1 (inside) 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences) explaining the animal’s habitat and predator/prey relationships within the habitat. Illustration of the animal in its habitat
Requirements of the Mini-Book Page 2 (inside) 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing 2 behavioral adaptations: What is the adaptation? What is it used for? What other animal has these adaptations? Illustrate the animal demonstrating these behaviors Page 3 (back cover) 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing 1 structural adaptation and 1 physiological adaptation: What are the adaptations? What are they used for? What other animal has these adaptations? Illustrate these physical adaptations
Examples of older, more ancient beasts