Lesson Plan

A Designed Organism

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How can you encourage pupils to demonstrate creativity while still meeting the objective of applying technical knowledge? This activity is your answer! Scientists will create an imaginary creature and prepare a graphic organizer with specific environmental factors required for their chosen creature to exist, inclusive of predetermined adaptations.

 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign each individual an imaginary herbivore to create and have them provide information about a new plant and a new predator for the imaginary creature
  • Compare and contrast each individual's imaginary creature with real organisms
Classroom Considerations
  • Review general adaptations made by organisms prior to this activity
Pros
  • No cleanup necessary for this activity
  • Potential for multiple adaptations as needed
  • Allows students the opportunity to demonstrate creativity 
Cons
  • None