Camouflage
Lesson 1 Starter LO: to recap on predators and prey. http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchange downloads.smarttech.com/public/content/79/7975d7 76-e14c-4916-8651- 719fec49f88f/Predator%20VS%20Prey%20Sorting.n otebook#
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Let’s find out! https://www.you tube.com/watch? v=YOIRci0CKzg
LO: to understand what camouflage is. What is happening to the chameleon? Why does he keep changing colours. Can you think of any other animals that change colours to blend in to their surroundings?
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Camouflage is when animals blend in to their surroundings.
LO: to understand what camouflage is. 1. Blending The colour of an animals body blends into its surroundings. Can you think of any animals that blend?
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Pattern Animals have spots, stripes or patterns to make the outline of their body hard to see.
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Disguise An animal hides by looking like an object in its surroundings.
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Mimicry This is when an animal looks like it would be tasteless or harmful. Enemies will then stay away.
LO: to understand what camouflage is LO: to understand what camouflage is. In pairs, you are going to draw an animal and make him blend into the pattern that I give you.
LO: to understand what camouflage is. Plenary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpdoDBYuHIA 25 amazingly camouflaged animals
Lesson 2 Starter LO: to recall what camouflage is. The top 10 camouflaged animals https://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=q5p Qg7e_sac
LO: to explain how the bodies of animals are adapted to survive. How do animals change themselves to survive? What do animals in cold areas do? What do animals in warm areas do? How can animals protect themselves?
Most animals have ways of blending in with their environment so that others can’t see them. This is called camouflage.
A tartan hawkfish
A cryptic frog
As the seasons change, the Arctic fox changes the colour of its coat. In the spring and summer, it has a dark coat, to match the brown dirt in its environment. In the fall and winter, it turns white, to match the surrounding snow.
A chameleon
The chameleon can change colour to blend in with his surroundings.
Cold areas Desert Woodlands Ocean Your task: Draw an animal who uses camouflage in each box. Underneath, write how these animals use camouflage to protect themselves. Draw an animal using camouflage in each box, label the animal Draw an animal in each of the boxes that will blend into his surroundings.
Plenary Recap on the story of The Mixed Up Chameleon. https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=I 1Nwc13Ru-s
Lesson 3 Starter LO: to understand what camouflage is. http://education.nationalgeograph ic.org/encyclopedia/camouflage/
What Is The Difference Between Prey and Predators? LO: To explain why predators and prey use camouflage. What Is The Difference Between Prey and Predators? PREY The animals that are sought, captured and eaten by another animal. Can you think of examples of prey? PREDATORS The animal that finds, captures and eats another animal. Can you think of examples of predators?
Examples of Prey- Who Might Eat Me? LO: To explain why predators and prey use camouflage. Examples of Prey- Who Might Eat Me?
Examples Of Predators: What Might I Eat? LO: To explain why predators and prey use camouflage. Examples Of Predators: What Might I Eat?
DO YOU THINK THAT USING CAMOUFLAGE IS IMPORTANT TO ANIMALS? WHY? LO: To explain why predators and prey use camouflage. Time To Think… DO YOU THINK THAT USING CAMOUFLAGE IS IMPORTANT TO ANIMALS? WHY?
Why do Prey and Predators Need Camouflage? LO: To explain why predators and prey use camouflage. Why do Prey and Predators Need Camouflage? Prey Protection To hide from predators To survive Predators To sneak up on the prey and capture them To get food to eat To survive