Adaptation and Survival
Aligned to 3-LS4 — Next Generation Science Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Living things have traits that help them survive in their environment. Those better suited to a place are more likely to survive there.
Worked example
A polar bear's thick fur and white color help it stay warm and hidden in snow — adaptations for its cold habitat.
Practice questions
- How does a trait help an animal survive?
- Why might a green insect survive better in leaves?
- Name an adaptation for a hot desert.
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Adaptación y supervivencia
Los seres vivos tienen características que los ayudan a sobrevivir en su ambiente. Los que están mejor adaptados a un lugar tienen más posibilidades de sobrevivir ahí.
Ejemplo: El pelaje grueso y el color blanco del oso polar le ayudan a mantenerse caliente y camuflarse en la nieve: son adaptaciones para su hábitat frío.
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