This evolution adaptations lesson will engage students as they learn about mimicry, camouflage and the significance of the Industrial Revolution on the scientific understanding of evolution. Finish the lesson with a chameleon camouflaging activity that will have your students searching high and low for hiding organisms!

WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2-3 DAY LESSON:

• 26 EDITABLE PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer key to handouts
• 3 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts that align with the PowerPoint

STUDENTS WILL:

• Learn about camouflaging coloration in organisms and how this type of adaptation can lead to survival and success in reproduction
• Explore the role of the Industrial Revolution in the evolution of the Peppered Moth
• Observe the different types of camouflage in action
• Demonstrate understanding of three types of camouflage as they try to conceal their own camouflaged chameleon in your classroom

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Total Pages: 26 Powerpoint slides and 3 handouts
File Size: 15 MB