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Henry Doorly Zoo

Southeast Nebraska
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900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402-223-5277
Ask for Duveen

Web: www.sndlc.org
E-Mail: dpenner@esu5.org
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Thayer Central 2nd Graders Learn About Camouflage at the Lied Jungle

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Mrs. Hoops' 2nd grade students used distance learning technology to get a special look at animal camouflage at the Henry Doorly Zoo.

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Mrs. Hoops' 2nd graders had been busy learning about animal camouflage, and so they were ready with both questions AND answers during their distance learning connection to the Lied Jungle at the Henry Doorly Zoo.

Second graders visited with Sarah, an Educational Specialist at the Zoo and with Wendy, a zookeeper. Sarah and Wendy showed students many examples of animals that use camouflage to help protect themselves from predators. They also did a great job of answering questions that students had prepared.

How much do you remember about what Sarah and Wendy told you?

Click here for a cool online crossword puzzle and find out!

Hint: Even if the answer is two words, there will be NO space between those words.

And then scroll down the page for pictures!

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If you have questions about planning an activity for your classroom, need help with ideas or learning how to use the equipment, just call 223-52277 or email me at dpenner@esu5.org.

I'm also more than happy to sit in on your distance learning session to help with questions or any little glitches.

Duveen Penner

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Mrs. Hoops used a distance learning media cart to connect to the Zoo. The image from the Zoo will be projected on the wall at the front of the classroom.
Students are ready, and the connection is being made. The students can see and hear Sarah and Wendy at the Zoo, and Sarah and Wendy can see and hear the kids, too.
Sarah asks the 2nd graders if they know what "camouflage" means. Every hand went up!
For most animals, "blending in" is the simplest approach to camouflage. Wendy shows the class a pygmy slow lauris - a small nocturnal animal whose dark coloring makes it difficult to see at night.
Look carefully - do you see the two-toed sloth in this picture?
Here is another example of "one-color camouflage." See the butterfly? It looks just like the leaves around it.
Students listened carefully and watched closely ....
The snowy owl's markings help it blend in with snow and rocks in its habitat.
Some animals use bright colors as camouflage. One of the best examples is the poison dart frog. Their bright color warns other animals that they are poisonous!
Some of the larger macaws are very brightly colored. When macaws are seen in the dark trees with bright splashes of sunlight, they are not as nearly noticeable as you might think. And maybe the bright colors help to attract a mate!
There was plenty of time for students to ask Sarah and Wendy questions. Some examples of student questions included: What kind of camouflage does a turkey use? Can sounds be used as a form of camouflage? What animals in Nebraska use camouflage?
	Don't forget to visit the FAQs page at the SNDLC website for more information on getting started with distance learning.

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PS
Please visit the SNDLC home page for more short articles about distance learning in the classroom!

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