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

recessive
mutation
natural selection

Materials Needed

tape
small pots
cotton balls
zip-lock bags

Safety First

Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Ecosystems and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Build a model ecosystem in a jar using soil, small plants, and water. Seal it and observe how the water cycle works inside it for one week.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results and think about why they happened.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner and discuss what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a biome?