Animals and Their Ancestors

Synopsis:

Animals and their Ancestors explains the ways in which animals have evolved over time as their environments have changed. It outlines examples of animals that have changed their bodies and/or their behaviours so that they are able to continue to survive.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Animals have evolved over time and changed their features and/or behaviours as their environment has changed • Most changes have taken millions of years, but some animals have changed quickly • Some animals have not needed to adapt; they have stayed the same

Reading Strategies:

Identifying cause and effect

Extent:

32

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Animals and Their Ancestors