๐ Topic Summary
Animals have amazing ways of dealing with seasonal changes! Some grow thick fur in the winter, while others migrate to warmer places. This project is all about designing your own animal with special features that help it survive through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Think about what kind of fur, skin, or behaviors would help your animal thrive in each season.
For example, imagine an animal with fur that changes color with the seasons, like a chameleon! Or an animal that hibernates during the cold winter months. Let's get creative and see what you come up with!
๐ก๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their definitions:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Hibernate |
A. To move to a different region or climate |
| 2. Adapt |
B. A period of inactivity during winter |
| 3. Migrate |
C. A thick coat of hair covering the skin of mammals |
| 4. Fur |
D. To change to fit new conditions |
| 5. Camouflage |
E. The ability to blend in with the surroundings |
Answer Key:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Hibernate |
B. A period of inactivity during winter |
| 2. Adapt |
D. To change to fit new conditions |
| 3. Migrate |
A. To move to a different region or climate |
| 4. Fur |
C. A thick coat of hair covering the skin of mammals |
| 5. Camouflage |
E. The ability to blend in with the surroundings |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Animals need to _________ to their environment to survive. Some animals _________ to warmer places during the winter. Others grow thick _________ to keep warm. Some animals even use _________ to blend in with their surroundings. This helps them hide from predators or sneak up on their prey. When it gets too cold, some animals _________ to conserve energy.
Word Bank: migrate, camouflage, adapt, hibernate, fur
Answer:
Animals need to adapt to their environment to survive. Some animals migrate to warmer places during the winter. Others grow thick fur to keep warm. Some animals even use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings. This helps them hide from predators or sneak up on their prey. When it gets too cold, some animals hibernate to conserve energy.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine it's the year 2300 and the seasons have become extreme! Summers are super hot and winters are freezing cold. Describe an animal you would design to survive in this environment. What special features would it have?
