Division:
A- Elementary School
NC Essential Standards Alignment:
2.L.1, 4.L.1
Event Rules:
Event Score Sheet:
None
Clarifications:
None
Description:
This event is run half as a stationed event, and half as a Design Challenge where teams must design a habitat for their animal, or an animal for their habitat. Team members will be asked to answer questions relating to how animals have adapted to their environments.
Materials:
Each team must bring a writing instrument. No other resources are allowed.
Scoring:
High score wins. Points are awarded for the quality and accuracy of responses. Ties will be broken with predetermined questions.
Common Mistakes:
None
Recommendations:
None
Fast Facts:
None
Event Resources:
2016 regional test
Coaches Institute Presentation (2011 Rules)
Animal Adaptations Resources – Utah Education Network
Project Wild- Main Page
Project Wild- non-aquatic animals
Project Wild- Aquatic
Learn NC- Lesson plans on Animal Adaptations
Media:
None