Making a case for camouflage.(Science Shorts: Classic classroom activities that spark student learning)

Science and Children | September 1, 2007| | Copyright

What child doesn't enjoy a good game of hide-and-seek? There is the challenge of finding the perfect hiding spot and, of course, the allure of the hunt. Though children get great pleasure from the game, many members of the animal kingdom are the real masters of this life or death condition--by necessity. Camouflage is one of the amazing adaptations used by some animals to increase their chances of survival. This lesson engages students to improve their understanding of camouflage.

Animals are no strangers to the game of hide-and-seek. However, they have much more at ...

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