Body Coverings and Movement

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Objective

Students will observe, record, and compare Texas wildlife based on their body coverings and the way they move.

TEKS

  • K: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12B; 13B
  • 1: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B; 13A
  • 2: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11A; 13B
Discovery Trunks

Materials

Provided

  • PowerPoint
  • Body Coverings Activity Page
  • Movement Activity Page
  • Raccoon pelt*
  • White-tailed deer pelt*
  • Striped Skunk pelt*
  • Porcupine quills*
  • Red-eared slider (turtle) shell*
  • Wild Turkey tail fan*
*Provided in Discovery Trunk
Not Provided

  • Scissors
  • Glue or tape

Activity Preparation

  • Print a copy of both worksheets for each student. Depending on the students, you may want to have them work in pairs or groups.
  • Provide each student with glue or tape and scissors.

  • K: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12B; 13B
  • 1: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B; 13A
  • 2: 1A-G; 2B; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11A; 13B

Body Coverings and Movement
Students will observe, record, and compare Texas wildlife based on their body coverings and the way they move.

  • Background
  • Part 1 – Body Covering – Discussion
  • Part 1 – Body Covering – Activity 1 – Wildlife Body Coverings
  • Part 2 – Movement – Discussion
  • Part 2 – Movement – Activity 2 – Wildlife Movement
  • Wrap-up

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  • Activity Time
    40 minutes
  • Last Updated
    February 24, 2026
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