Lesson Plan

Grades 3-5

Adding Armadillos

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25 minutes

SUBJECTS: Math, Science

TOPICS: Doubling Time, Exponential Growth, Population Biology

Resource Overview

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.
Armadillo in the wild

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

How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?

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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