Behavioral and Physical Adaptations – 5E Lesson Bundle

Bring the adaptations that help organisms survive to life for your middle or high school classroom. This complete 5E lesson bundle immerses students in exploring how plants and animals evolve physical and behavioral traits to increase chances of survival.

The interactive lab stations encourage hands-on engagement with adaptation concepts. Students make observations, conduct research, watch videos, share explanations, and more at 7 unique stations. The bundle also includes a PowerPoint lesson, reading passage, teaching schedule, and self-grading quiz.

With print and digital resources, you can easily implement this adaptable lesson remotely or in-class. The bundle facilitates differentiated instruction so every student can progress at their own pace. Worksheets, answer keys and rubrics are all included for ease of use.

Learning why cheetahs run fast or how cacti store water engages students in connecting real-world examples to adaptation science. As a culminating project, have students research and present an animal that has evolved fascinating traits to survive in its environment.

This 5E bundle helps students confront misconceptions about natural selection giving species exactly what they need. Class discussions will build an understanding of how physical and behavioral adaptations arise through gradual changes over time. Making observations at the lab stations gives real-world context.

Designed for diverse learners, this self-contained 5E lesson makes adaptation concepts memorable.

Students build enduring understandings of:

• How plants and animals evolve adaptations

• Physical and behavioral adaptations

• Specific adaptations suited for extreme environments

Foster fascination with the plant and animal kingdom in your classroom! Let this interactive 5E lesson guide students in an inquiry-based exploration of physical and behavioral adaptations.