2.3.2 Create a New "Antarctic Adaptable"
Materials
- globe
- Venn diagrams
- construction paper
- two empty toilet paper rolls
- tissues
- two empty cans
- bucket of water
- sand, art supplies
- shoe box for each student
- modeling clay or play dough
Procedure
- As a class, make a Venn diagram to show the ways that penguins are
different from and similar to other birds. Next, in smaller groups, make
Venn diagrams showing how penguins are both different from and similar
to seals, whales, fish, and other birds.
- Using ideas from the discussion about penguin adaptations and the Venn
diagrams, have groups of students design an original marine animal that
is also well-adapted for the cold
- Make a picture of the animal or model it from playdough or clay and
place it in a shoe box diorama. Label unique features which help it adapt
to the cold.
- Have students explain the rationale behind the design of their animals
and habitats. Does it reflect earlier discussions?