Animal Camouflage

Define the following terms as related to animals hiding in nature.

• a.

  Camouflage

• b.

  Adaptation

Explain the purpose of animal camouflage.

Describe and give an example of each of the following types of animal camouflage:

• a.

  Concealing coloration

• b.

  Disguise

• c.

  Mimicry

• d.

  Disruptive coloration

Do three of the following projects:

• a.

  Create a game based on animal camouflage and play it with a group.

• b.

  Write and tell a children’s story with an Animal camouflage theme.

• c.

  Create a poster or display showing at least four (4) different environments with animals that might be camouflaged in each.

• d.

  Create a display of pictures you have taken or drawn of five (5) different animals in camouflage.

• e.

  Spend a minimum of ½ hour observing an animal which uses camouflage (in its natural setting, if possible) and write a report on your observations.

• f.

  Create a children’s book with illustrations about animal camouflage.

• g.

  Participate in a panel discussion about the use of animal camouflage giving specific examples and details and the type of hiding it uses.

• h.

  Create a scale model, creating animal and habitat showing how it can hide in nature.

• i.

  Make a scrapbook of the four animal camouflage types (see #3) and pictures of five animals in each of those types.

• j.

  Using multi-media, create a presentation about animal camouflage.

• k.

  Create your own project (submit it for approval from your Club Director before starting)

Discover how Satan uses disguise to deceive people regarding Jesus’ plan of redemption. Include the following passages in your discussion. Portray your findings in a skit, play or puppet show.

• a.

  Genesis 3 (Temptation in the Garden)

• b.

  Chapters 2 & 3 in Patriarchs and Prophets.

Have the Animal Camouflage Honor.

What role does camouflage play in the world today? Describe ways that three industries or organizations use camouflage.

Pick one animal from each of the following habitats and describe what type of camouflage it uses:

• a.

  Desert

• b.

  Prairie/Grassland

• c.

  Tundra

• d.

  Forest/ Jungle

• e.

  Ocean

Pick one animal from each of the following phyla and describe what type of camouflage it uses.

• a.

  Reptile

• b.

  Mammal

• c.

  Amphibian

• d.

  Bird

• e.

  Fish

• f.

  Mollusk or Crustacean

Do one of the following:

• a.

  Visit a pet shop, zoo or other zoological park and find a minimum of five (5) animals that use animal camouflage.

  • i.

    List each animal

  • ii.

    List what types of camouflage they use

  • iii.

    List what environment/habitat they inhabit in the wild

  • iv.

    Using a Venn diagram or its equivalent, Compare and contrast three of the animals with specific attention to their use of camouflage.

• b.

  Own and/or help care for (2 weeks) an animal who uses camouflage.

  • i.

    List the type of camouflage it uses

  • ii.

    List what environment/habitat they inhabit in the wild

  • iii.

    Using a Venn diagram or its equivalent, compare and contrast its use of camouflage with a similar animal that does not use camouflage.

  • iv.

    Describe what role you played in its care and whether it ever used its animal camouflage to hide from you.

• c.

  Visit a Park or Habitat Protection Area and with the help of a docent or interpretive media, identify several native species of wildlife that use animal camouflage.

  • i.

    List each animal

  • ii.

    List what types of camouflage they use

  • iii.

    List what environment/habitat they inhabit in the wild

  • iv.

    Using a Venn diagram or its equivalent, Compare and contrast three of the animals with specific attention to their use of camouflage.

Prepare and present a devotional about animal camouflage. Include a meaningful spiritual application. Bible passages that may be used include:

• a.

  Psalm 32:7

• b.

  Psalm 119:14

• c.

  Jeremiah 23:24

• d.

  1 Peter 5:8

• e.

  Titus 1:10

• f.

  Hebrews 4:13

• g.

  Revelation 6;15-16.