The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 3 Ls3 2: Environmental Influence on Traits
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-LS3-2: environmental influence on traits.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Amazing Animal Adaptations
Explore various characteristics and adaptations that help organisms survive in different environments.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Animal Adaptations
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of animal adaptations, that look at physical and behavioral adaptations.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Limiting Factors in the Desert Ecosystem
Describes conditions in a desert that limit how large populations of species can grow.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Nova Zembla: How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth?
Viktor brought his pet plant on his trip to Nova Zembla. Help him figure out what to do to take care of the plant.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Variations and Adaptations
Experiment with variations in grass to see which size grows best with different amounts of water. Understand that grass that can live in different levels and change to its environment has a better chance of surviving. Also, experiment...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Evolution: Changes in the Environment
This activity places the control of the environment under the student's control. A field starts off with a uniform light level, and thus capable of growing plants with medium-sized leaves. Students can alter the environment by growing a...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adaptations and Environmental Change an Assessment
Use this assessment to see what your students have learned about adaptations. This type of assessment allows students to observe and make open-ended claims backed up by evidence. Included are a power point presentation, student quiz, and...