Animal Adaptations

Primary/Secondary
Primary
Curriculum
Science
Year Level
Years 5-6
Duration
60 minutes
Cost

$5 per student

Bookings

Bookings are essential

Phone: (08) 9431 8393

Email: geraldton@museum.wa.gov.au

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)