Why is a ferret long and thin? Youngsters consider this and other questions about how an animal's size and shape are related to its way of life. By observing a variety of animals, students discover some fundamental concepts about how size and shape help an animal survive. Students also draw conclusions about where an animal lives and what it eats.
Duration
45 minutes
Grade Level
K - 3
Presenters
Erin Fitzgerald,
Distance Learning Instructor
Advanced Preparation
An extensive teacher guide accompanies every program including:
-tips on preparing for a videoconference
-content background
-National Science Education Standards correlation
-lesson plans for pre-conference activities
-lesson plans for post-conference activities
-reproducible student materials
