Grades: 1-6
*This is a lesson I taught to first through sixth grade students as part of a weeklong science camp.
1. Look at pictures near and far to find the camouflaged animal. Have students try to find the camouflaged animal. Discuss the different ways animals can ‘hide’ in their surroundings. Also discuss reasons why animals need to camouflage.
2. Discuss different patterns of camouflage – show furs and discuss where these animals can best hide.
3. Have students create their own camouflaged critter using various art supplies (Integrating Art). The students must be able to describe what environment this animal can camouflage into.
* Enhancement: To challenge students, have an environment already decided and then challenge them to create an animal to camouflage into that specific environment.
