Fourth grade students took part in a presentation from the Museum of Science. Students used their background knowledge from their previous science unit as a building block. They knew an adaptation is a way an animal's body helps it survive, or live, in its environment. As humans, we have many adaptations, such as our teeth. With our incisors, k-9's and molars for teeth, that allow us to pierce, tear and grind all sorts of food (they make survival simpler).
During the presentation the students learned how the White Tree Frog has mucus on its feet to help it climb. They learned about the prehensile tail that acts as another leg for the Prehensile-tailed Skink and the flexible spine of the Ferret which allows it to burrow in tight places..
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