Living things, such animals and plants, have evolved over the years and developed adaptations to help improve the chances of survival in the environment.

There are three types of adaptations: Structural, Behavioral and Physiological.

Explore the pages below to learn more about adaptations of different living things around you!

Adaptation and Survival - National Geographic

Scan the QR code to read more about adaptations of animal

Adapting down under - National Geographic

Scan the QR code to watch a video on animals that are unique to Australia and how they have evolved to adapt to the environment

Structural (Physical) Vs Behavioral Adaptation

Are you able to differentiate between structural and behavioral adaptations? Find out through the games below!

Credit: Wordwall.net

Credit: Wordwall.net

Plants and its adaptations

Take a look at the video below to learn more about plants and their adaptations.

Credit: Peekaboo Kidz

Did you know there is an award show for plants? These awards are given to the selected plants due to their ability to adapt to different situations. Scan the QR code below to learn about these amazing plants!

The Plants Adaptation Awards Night was created by Australia.

Plant Adaptations - The Royal Botanic Garden (Sydney)

The award categories are as follows: Water Saving Award, Fire Proof Award, Sun Catcher Award and the Epic Survivor Award.

Do you think we should have an award night for plants in Singapore?

Activity time!

1. Dino Park -

Test your understanding on what animals have done over the years to help them survive in the world through the game below! Click on 'Help' to learn how to play the game.

Credit: Ecosystemforkids

2. Build-a-fish -

Can you choose the most suitable types of adaptation for your fish to survive in its environment? Find out through the game below!

Build-a-Fish | Shedd Aquarium | PBS LearningMediaIn this interactive activity from Shedd Aquarium, design a fish that has the right adaptations, or traits, to help it survive in a reef environment. Choose a body, mouth, and color/pattern, then release your fish into the ocean reef to search for food and evade predators. Steer your fish around the reef to see how well it survives with the traits that you gave it.

Credit: PBSLearning Media

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