Students research the internet to find information about where armadillos live and what armadillos eat. Students describe three or more adaptations of armadillos. Students add interesting facts about armadillos. Students add several images of armadillos. Students create an interesting and informative presentation about armadillos using their images and information.

This activity integrates technology into the Life Science curriculum.

Extension: Create a narrated video slide presentation. First save the slides as images. Next, insert the images into a slideshow app (Photostory 3), (iMovie) or online slideshow creator and narrate the slides.

Grades 3 - 5

Slide 1 – Animal Adaptations – Armadillo

Students add a title "Animal Adaptations – Armadillo". Students briefly describe where armadillos live. Students add information about the armadillo's diet. Students add one or more images of an armadillo. Students add their name.

Slide 2 – Armadillo Adaptations

Students add a title "Armadillo Adaptations". Students add information about three or more adaptations of the armadillo. Students add one or more images of an armadillo.

Slide 3 – Interesting Facts about Armadillos

Students add a title "Interesting Facts about Armadillos". Students add two or more interesting facts about armadillos. Students add two or more images of armadillos.

Animal Adaptations - Armadillo Student Handout

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