Recognizing Camouflage

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Objective

Students will perform an investigation to recognize the importance of camouflage for the survival of some animals.

TEKS

  • K: 1A-G, 2B, 3A-C, 5A & D & F-G, 11, 12B, 13B
  • 1: 1A-G, 2B, 3A-C, 5A & D & F-G, 11A, 12A,13A
  • 2: 1A-G, 2B, 3A-C, 5A & D & F-G, 11B, 13B
  • 3: 1A-G, 2B, 3A-C, 5A & D & F-G, 11C, 13A
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  • PowerPoint
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  • Timer
  • Playground gravel (1 cup per group)
  • Kidney beans (30 per group)
  • Black-eyed peas (30 per group)
  • Paper plates (1 per group)
  • Science journal

Activity Preparation

  • Students will be assigned in groups of 3-4. For each group, prepare a paper plate with 1 cup of playground gravel poured on top. In separate containers also prepare 30 kidney beans and 30 black-eyed peas per group.

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

Recognizing Camouflage
Students will perform an investigation to recognize the importance of camouflage for the survival of some animals.

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  • Wrap-up

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    February 24, 2026
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