2. Written by: Mrs. Hart’s Class 2011-2012 Sierra Allen Ashton Badeaux Nate Baldwin Damion Clark Kaniyah Craighead Ryan Davis Ahmad Elam Deanna Evans Grace Geesaman Jevonty Holmes Cheznie Martin Sydney Mason Joshua Stefanucci Taylor Trent Chaya Tyler-Thomas Abdul’Nur Uqdah Skylar Vicks

3. What are adaptations? Adaptations are things animals use to survive in their environment. Animals use camouflage to blend in to their habitat. They migrate to warmer places and they hibernate to survive the winter. Some animals estivate to keep their skin moist in the summer. Dormancy slows the growth of plants. All plants and animals use adaptations.

4. Dormancy This is a dormant Dogwood Tree. Dogwood trees are the state tree of Virginia. They are dormant in the fall and winter. They lose their leaves and their stems turn brown when they go into dormancy. archinect.com