Animal Camouflage 1
Fun Hands-On Science Activities with Kids
Learn How Animals Hide! Nature's Tricks to Stay Safe and Invisible
Main Idea
Learn how animals can blend in with their environments to stay safe and invisible.
Activity Prep
Download & print the PDF below
Scissors (*Please help with scissors as needed.)
What is animal camouflage?
Camouflage is a way that animals or plants hide by blending in with their surroundings. This helps them stay safe by making it harder for others to see them or figure out who they are.
Observation and Discussion
Examine the two images. Which frog do you find easier to spot?
Frogs
(From left) Photo by Joel Henry on Unsplash, Photo by Dropiem on Unsplash,
Can you find an animal?
Look at the images carefully. Can you spot an animal that is hiding? Discuss the reasons why these animals are difficult to spot.
(From left) Photo by David Clode / Hans Veth / Dina Abdel Wahab on Unsplash
How to Use
Step 1: To learn about animal camouflage, start by reading books or watching educational videos on YouTube. There are many options available. We watched this video.
Step 2: Download and print the PDF.
Step 3: Carefully cut out the animals as neatly as possible. (*Please help with scissors as needed.)
Step 4: Put each animal in a different environment image and see which one is hardest to spot. Which one can hide more easily?
“Animal Camouflage 2” is coming soon!
Disclaimer
The video we watched have been sourced from YouTube Channel SciShow Kids. Full credit goes to the original creator for their excellent content and creativity. This site aims to provide educational materials while respecting contributors' intellectual property. For the original video and more resources, visit Camouflage: Animal Hide & Seek
