Class Details
1.5 Hours
4th Grade to Adult
easy
Skull Interpretation Class
Evening Activity (6:30-8:00 pm)
Students will learn about different features of the mammalian skull and how the different features can be interpreted to discern certain animal behaviors and adaptations. Students will also learn about the individual lifestyles of some North American mammals.
Concepts
- All living and non-living components of an environment interact with one another to form an ecosystem.
- A complex natural system is more stable than a simple one, and more able to absorb disturbances.
- All living things acquire physical and behavioral adaptations to be successful in their environment.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Skull Interpretation class students will be able to:
- Recognize and identify basic features of mammalian skulls.
- Know skull features used for different adaptations
- Understand predator and prey relationships.