Third graders enjoyed a special visit today by a zookeeper from Tennessee. This Skype session was a great way to begin wrapping up our first science unit on plant and animal populations. Habitats and adaptations were emphasized throughout the conversation, and it was great to meet some new animals via technology!
The kids were excellent listeners and loved all the information about different animals shared. We learned a lot of great fun facts! How much does a giraffe's heart weigh? How many animals does the Tennessee Zoo provide a home for?
Students were introduced to the chinchilla which is native to South America's Andes Mountains. Did you know that Chinchilla's have specially adapted lungs to help them breathe in higher altitudes? Be sure to ask your student what other adaptations a chinchilla has.
Student attention was so focused on our guest speaker. They also took tons of notes to use later in the afternoon to write blog posts about the skype session on Kidblog.
Another special visitor was a toucan which is native to rainforests. Its coloration helps it to blend in to its surroundings to protect it from its predators.
Students also were excited to see a ball python up close. This is a constrictor, and students learned what snake scales are made of. It is a predator who loves mice and other small rodents. Do you know what is faster- a mouse or the ball python? Your third grader should know!
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