Wetland Animals- Adult and Juvenile
Overview & objectives: Students will recognize wetland animals and match the adult animal to its juvenile counterpart. This is based on a lesson from Project Wild Aquatic K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide (attached). It has been modified to reflect the wetland theme.
WHERE	Classroom
WHO	Teacher and parent volunteer
MATERIALS	Lesson plans- attached Photos of wetland animals adult and juvenile (attached) made into necklaces. The image is on the front and the name is on the back so the children can’t see it. Drawings of wetland animals adult and juvenile (included in lesson) YouTube video about insect metamorphosis- see below
ACTIVITIES	Give each child a necklace with an animal adult or juvenile on it. Students try to find their matching animal. Gather students and discuss how easy it was to find their match. Discuss how some animals were easier to match than others. Explain about simple versus complete metamorphosis in insects. Watch metamorphosis video. Have small groups use drawings of animals and try to match them to their counterparts.
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Notes, Photos & other resources: YouTube video: YouTube Animal pictures: Google Docs Original lesson and drawings below.