Crazy Camouflage
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American Museum of Natural History
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In this activity about camouflage, learners create a model that shows how a flounder is able to blend into a variety of environments. Learners will also explore predator/prey behavior, other sea creatures that blend in to their surroundings, chromatophores, and why human skin can't change color.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- flounder drawing
- seafloor background drawing (color printout)
- seafloor background drawing (black and white printout)
- scissors
- crayons or colored pencils
- sandpaper, sand, pebbles, fabric, buttons and other materials to create a model of the seafloor (optional)
- blue cellophane (optional)
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Cells
- Cell Structure and Function
- Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
- Cells
- Physical Sciences
- Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
- Light and Optics
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Model Building
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- What You'll Need
- What To Do
- How Does a Flounder Blend in With Its Environment?
- Spot the hidden creatures
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Source Collection:
- Ology
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, American Museum of Natural History,
