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Standard 3-LS4-2.

3-LS4-2. - Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in traits among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving and producing offspring.

Grade(s): 3

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2021

Content Type
Inside the Penguin Habitat | Zoo Minutes

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Inside the Penguin Habitat | Zoo Minutes
Explore the penguin habitat in 360 degrees. Discover interactive hotspots featuring feeding, vocalizations, nesting, identification bands, habitat features and more.
Penguin Trivia Quiz | Zoo Minutes

Interactive

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  • Kindergarten
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Penguin Trivia Quiz | Zoo Minutes
Put your penguin knowledge to the test! Explore what you learned about penguin adaptations, behaviors, habitats and animal care.
Penguin Research Guide 3-5

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Penguin Research Guide 3-5
This penguin research guide is intended for grades 3-5 to use while exploring penguins and their habitats.
Penguin 360° | Zoo Minutes 360

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Penguin 360° | Zoo Minutes 360
Get a new perspective on penguins with a 360-degree look inside their habitat. See king and southern rockhopper penguins up close while exploring the spaces where they swim, rest and receive care...
Penguin | Zoo Minutes

Video

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Penguin | Zoo Minutes
Get to know the king and southern rockhopper penguins at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Discover the adaptations, behaviors and animal care that help these remarkable birds thrive on land and in the water...
Comparing Two Amazing Penguins (Grades 3 - 5)

Lesson

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Comparing Two Amazing Penguins (Grades 3 - 5)

In this lesson, grades 3–5 students investigate how King and Rockhopper penguins' different traits each help them survive in a shared, sub-Antarctic environment. Students begin with a prediction about...

Fishing Cat: Built for the Water (Grades K–5)

Lesson

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  • Kindergarten
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Fishing Cat: Built for the Water (Grades K–5)

This lesson introduces young learners to the idea that animals have body parts and behaviors suited to where they live, using the fishing cat as a memorable, engaging example. Students begin by...

Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

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Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom
This Coastal Kingdom episode explores adult alligators in their natural environment, showcasing their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles. It highlights how they coexist with other wildlife...
Kingsnake Journal Entry | Coastal Kingdom Kingsnake In Field Research | Coastal Kingdom

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Kingsnake In Field Research | Coastal Kingdom
Join Tony on a field research expedition to study Kingsnakes in their coastal habitat. See how scientist observe and learn about these snakes' behavior and their role in the ecosystem
Gopher Tortoise Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Turkey Vultures

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Turkey Vultures
One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...
Gopher Tortoise Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Marshland Crabs | What's Wild

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Marshland Crabs | What's Wild
We're exploring one of South Carolina's most productive and serene environments, the saltwater marsh. This rich and diverse ecosystem, brimming with marine species, has a dynamic rhythm that beats to...
Gopher Tortoise Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild

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Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild
In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...