Color Me Hidden

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Explain Tell students that they will draw an animal that is hidden against its background by its coloring. Tell them that they can use an example of a real or a made-up animal in their picture.

Guided Practice/Practice Invite students to share their pictures with classmates. Have them draw conclusions about the characteristics that allow the animals to disguise themselves against the background. Ask them to make a list of ways that animals can be hidden in plain sight.

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