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Hides and Seeks

From The Magic School Bus Rides Again · 2017

Hides and Seeks
24 minK1st2nd3rdScience
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Summary

A game of hide-and-seek becomes a lesson in animal camouflage. The class discovers how blending in helps animals stay safe and catch food.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

A game of hide-and-seek becomes a lesson in animal camouflage.

  1. How does blending in protect an animal?
  2. Can camouflage also help a hunter? How?
  3. Why do some animals change color with the seasons?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: camouflage, blend, predator.

Try it: Design an animal that hides in your classroom and explain its colors.