Camouflage Around Our School

Objectives- Students will be able to identify various insects that utilize camouflage as a defense mechanism.

Materials Needed:
- 40 sheets of white paper
- 20 pencils
- coloring pencils
- 20 scissors
- digital camera
- memory card
- 20 student journals

Procedure- Tell students that today we will learn about camouflage. Show a video or slideshow that gives examples of animals that use camouflage for self-preservation.
Ex.: https://oakdome.com/k5/lesson-plans/powerpoint/animal-camouflage-pictures-and-information.php

Whenthe concept of camouflage has been introduced, allow students to use art supplies to draw, color, and cut out insects and butterflies. Have examples on the board for reference.
Discuss predators of insects and butterflies. How would insects and butterflies be able to hide from these predators?

Take students and their insects outside for a nature walk. Observe any real insects that may be found and photograph as many as possible.
Students will place their handmade insects on plants, the ground, walls, and any other areas that will camouflage them and take photographs.

Print photos and use them in journal entries and information writing assignments.

This would make a great bulletin board display.