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This is an activity about the adaptations that allow the Aye-aye to survive in its habitat. Learners will explore how the Aye-aye collects food and how this is influenced by their specialized finger. Learners will analyze and draw conclusions from collected data.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Egg carton
- Jelly beans or beans
- Stopwatch
- Paint brushes
- Scissors
- Brown or green paint
- Copies of the Can You Dig It? worksheet
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Biodiversity
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Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, 2010