Spotlight on Crocodile Moms*

TEKS & Objectives

7.11.C identify some changes in genetic traits that have occurred over several generations through natural selection and selective breeding such as the Galapagos Medium Ground Finch (Geospiza fortis) or domestic animals and hybrid plants.

7.1 Organisms and environments. The student knows that there is a relationship between organisms and the environment. The student is expected to:

7.14.B compare the results of uniform or diverse offspring from asexual or sexual reproduction; and

We will observe reptile parenting practices.

I will examine inherited traits and learned behaviors in crocodile offspring.

1. Watch video.

Wild Kratts, Season 1, Episode 1: “Mom of a Croc”

Streaming on Amazon Prime (available for purchase)*

2. Complete quiz.

Speaking of crocodiles…

Why are crocodiles so cool?

 They have croco-style 

 
3. “Wild Kratts: Mom of a Croc Bastek”

BONUS GAME: “Duplicate of CROCODILES fun facts”

Classroom Resources:

← Animal Group Behavior