Plant adaptations with houseplants science lesson

How can you use houseplants to teach adaptation? The world of plants provides some interesting examples of adaptations in plants. If you want to study some of them first-hand without needing to travel to a rainforest or desert, houseplants are what you need! This blog post will give you ideas for an adaptation lesson with […]

It’s all white – animals that change color for the colder months

It is often said that a leopard can’t change its spots and that’s true. But did you know that there are mammals and birds whose fur or feathers change color for the winter months? This adaptation, often triggered by day length, has the advantage of transforming animals into masters of camouflage against a snowy backdrop. […]