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Build a Better Creature – Biology & 5C Challenge

Design a creature perfectly adapted to survive in a unique environment.

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WALT (We Are Learning To):�

  • Understand how living things adapt to survive in different environments.
  • Apply our biological knowledge and 5C skills to design a creature suited to its habitat

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WILF (What I’m Looking For):�

✅ A realistic environment choice and accurate biological thinking.

✅ A creature with clear and thoughtful survival adaptations.

✅ A detailed drawing or model with labelled parts.

✅ A team that works respectfully and shares ideas.

✅ A clear and confident presentation showing creativity and critical thinking.

✅ Demonstrated use of the 5C skills throughout the challenge.

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Challenge Overview

  • Work in teams to design a fictional creature.
  • Creature must be adapted to survive in a chosen environment.
  • Use biology knowledge and your 5C skills.
  • Present your creature to the class.

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Team Roles

Ecologist – researches the environment

Designer – draws or builds the creature

Presenter – explains your creature to the class

Writer – records group ideas

Timekeeper – keeps track of time and tasks

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Step 1: Choose an Environment

Desert

Rainforest

Deep Sea

Arctic

Mountain

Other (you decide!)

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Step 2: Design Your Creature

GIVE YOUR CREATURE A NAME.

DRAW IT AND LABEL ITS KEY FEATURES.

THINK ABOUT HOW IT SURVIVES, EATS, MOVES, AND STAYS SAFE.

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Step 3: Features & Adaptations

WHAT DOES YOUR CREATURE EAT?

HOW DOES IT FIND FOOD AND WATER?

HOW DOES IT DEFEND ITSELF?

HOW DOES IT SURVIVE THE TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS?

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Step 4: Prepare Your Pitch

WHAT IS YOUR CREATURE'S NAME AND HABITAT?

WHAT ARE ITS SPECIAL FEATURES AND ADAPTATIONS?

HOW IS IT SUITED TO SURVIVE IN ITS ENVIRONMENT?

PRESENT YOUR IDEA TO THE CLASS IN 1–2 MINUTES.

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Focus on the 5C Skills!

✅ Communication – Share and explain your ideas.

✅ Collaboration – Work effectively as a team.

✅ Critical Thinking – Solve problems and justify design choices.

✅ Community – Respect and support each other.

✅ Creativity – Invent something original and interesting.