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Imagine you’re the first explorer to visit Australia—land of unusual animals. From kangaroos to koalas, this continent is home to a wide range of creatures found no where else in the world. You come across an animal you’ve never seen before that’s a combination of many animals. What is it? Like a duck, it has webbed-feet, a bill, and lays eggs. Like a mammal, it feeds milk to its young and has a tail like a beaver. This mystery animal—even when you know what it is—is still mysterious! Why is the duck-billed platypus so different, and why has it adapted such unusual features and structures? Your young explorer will discover fun facts about this fascinating furry fellow and understand why it’s a one-of-a-kind “What am I?” animal!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about a duck-billed platypus
- understand that animals have structures that aid in survival
- use context clues to explore for missing words
- discover animal adaptations in nature
- use newspaper photos to inspire riddles
- create an appealing house ad for a platypus family
- solve animal riddles using clues
- write about an imaginary exploration
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