Summary
Learn what an adaptation is and how it helps living things survive in their environment. Our science video for kids shows you many examples.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Adaptations and the Environment:
- What did the video show about adaptations and the environment that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed adaptations and the environment in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what adaptations and the environment means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.