Connections to the Classroom

Last month I reveled in the opportunity to leisurely peruse the National Aquarium while in Baltimore for the Expeditionary Learning National conference.

As I was going through my photos recently, I selected these as ones that touch upon subjects we've been covering in biology and also provide a springboard for some of what "we" will be studying live from the field next week.

Later this semester we will study evolution and adaptations. An adaptation is any behavioral or physical characteristic that helps an organism (animal in this case) survive. My first challenge goes out to my biology class. I want you to list and describe at least three adaptations that caterpillars have. These can be behavioral or physical traits. Think of what a caterpillar needs to survive and then examine what structures or behaviors the caterpillars have that help them meet these needs.

That's all for now. I'm busy packing to fly out at 6 AM tomorrow. You'll have to follow along to see where this goes.