Camouflage in the Animal Kingdom

What You'll Learn

Animal behaviors can be innate (born with) or learned. A spider spinning a web is innate behavior, while a dog learning to sit on command is learned behavior.

Key Words

photosynthesis
vertebrate
invertebrate

Materials Needed

labels
seeds
soil
cups
water
plastic wrap

Safety First

Do not taste any materials.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Animal behaviors can be innate (born with) or learned. A spider spinning a web is innate behavior, while a dog learning to sit on command is learned behavior.

Step 2 — Do

Create a labeled diagram of what you built or observed.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a biome?