Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
Adding Armadillos
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Students discuss the concept of biotic potential and use equations to determine how a family of armadillos grows over four generations.
Students will be able to:
- Calculate the population of armadillos over four generations using addition and multiplication (by 4s).
- Define biotic potential and give examples of species with high and low biotic potential.
- Name two factors that impact the biotic potential of a species.
Features of This Resource
- Students track the armadillo family of Mamadillo and Papadillo
- Math-science integration lesson for elementary
- Graphic organizer provided for students to track their calculations
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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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