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Program Summary:

Learners are welcomed to the fictional Animal Academy, where they can join other viewers, as the latest class of recruits. This narrative is used to explore animal adaptations.

Concept:

Adaptations, Structures, Functions and Behaviors

Big Idea:

The structures and behaviors of organisms enable life’s functions

Guiding Question:

What characteristics help an animal survive?

Intended Outcomes:

Learners will:

• Feel- Inspired by the amazing adaptations of the animals at Denver Zoo.
• Learn- Animals have specific body parts that help them survive in the wild.
• Act- By recognizing adaptations of animals that they see when exploring their own neighborhoods.

Intended Experiences:

Learners will:

• Make observations
• Ask questions
• Find connections