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In this outdoor art/environmental activity, learners create designs that will attract attention to animals and plants in particular habitats, and then test whether their designs attracted the "right" organisms. Learners come to understand more about how features of animal and plant appearance, including color, shape, and design patterns, serve to attract pollinators and mates, scare away predators, or serve as warning. The activity can be extended by discussing other ways plants and animals attract attention, such as by smell, sound, or sight.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- colored crayons or felt-tipped pens
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
- Biodiversity
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Ecology
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 1980