Animal Adaptations

Students investigate the fascinating adaptations that help animals to survive in the challenging environments of the Mid West.

Year 5

Student experience

After this lesson, students will be able to;

• Understand what biological adaptations are, and the difference between behavioural and structural adaptations
• Identify some adaptations by investigating structural features of mammal skulls and taxidermy specimens
• Describe some of the ways that animals have adapted to different Mid West environments
• Apply knowledge of adaptations to specimens to form a hypothesis as to the animal’s behaviour 

Skills development

This program links to the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum:

Science

• Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043)
• With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS231)

Year 6

Student experience

After this lesson, students will be able to;

• Understand what biological adaptations are, and the difference between behavioural and structural adaptations
• Identify some adaptations by investigating structural features of mammal skulls and taxidermy specimens
• Describe some of the ways that animals have adapted to different Mid West environments
• Apply knowledge of adaptations to specimens to form a hypothesis as to the animal’s behaviour 

Skills development

This program links to the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum:

Science

• The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)
• With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS232)