Animal adaptation means the changes in an animal’s body or behavior that help it survive in its environment
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Animal Adaptation How Animals Survive in Their Environment Science 5 | Prepared by: [Your Name]
Objectives 1. Define what animal adaptation is. 2. Identify types of adaptations. 3. Explain how adaptations help animals survive. 4. Show appreciation for God’s creation.
Motivation Look at these animals: 🐫 Camel | 🐧 Penguin | 🦎 Chameleon | 🐻 Polar Bear What do you notice about their bodies and where they live?
What is Animal Adaptation? Animal adaptation means the changes in an animal’s body or behavior that help it survive in its environment.
Structural Adaptation Changes in body parts that help animals survive. Examples: • Giraffe’s long neck • Polar bear’s thick fur • Chameleon’s camouflage
Behavioral Adaptation Things animals do to survive. Examples: • Birds migrating • Bears hibernating • Nocturnal animals being active at night
Physiological Adaptation Internal processes that help animals survive. Examples: • Snake’s venom • Camel storing water • Frog producing mucus
Importance of Adaptation Animals adapt to: • Find food • Avoid predators • Survive weather • Reproduce
Let's Practice! Identify the type of adaptation: 1. Chameleon changes color – ? 2. Birds fly south – ? 3. Camel stores water – ? 4. Polar bear thick fur – ?
Group Activity Create a poster showing one animal and its adaptations. Include: • Animal name • Type of adaptation • How it helps the animal survive
Generalization What is animal adaptation? → The way animals change their body or behavior to survive.
Value Integration We should: 🌏 Respect all living things. 💚 Care for animals and their habitats. 🙏 Appreciate God’s creations.
Evaluation Choose the correct answer: 1. Bears hibernate – ? 2. Snakes produce venom – ? 3. Giraffes long neck – ? 4. Camels store water – ?
Assignment Draw your favorite animal and write three adaptations that help it survive.