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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Natural selection
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A Journey into Nature's Workshop: Exploring Natural Selection

Hook: The Mystery of the Peppy Penguin

Story Time!
Imagine you are standing on a cold, snowy island with a group of penguins. Among them, there is a special penguin named Pippin. Pippin is not like the other penguins—he has bright orange feathers instead of the usual black and white color. One day, a big storm arrives and the other penguins huddle together for warmth, while Pippin bravely ventures out to explore.

Questions to Ponder:

• Why do you think Pippin has bright orange feathers?
• How might Pippin’s color help or hurt him in a snowy environment?
• What could happen to Pippin and the other penguins in the storm?

Transition to Learning:

Now, let’s dive into the world of natural selection! Just like Pippin, all living things have special traits that help them survive and thrive in their environments. Some traits are useful, while others may not be.

Activity Kick-Off:

To help us learn more about natural selection, we'll conduct a fun activity called "Survival of the Colorful!" where we’ll see how colors can affect survival in different environments!

Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Define natural selection.
• Understand how certain traits can influence survival.
• Participate in an engaging activity to illustrate these concepts.

Let's Get Started!

Get ready to explore how nature works and why some animals are better suited to their environments than others. Grab your thinking caps, and let’s go on an adventure into the wonders of natural selection! 🌍🦙🐧