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Animal Adaptations

School Program for Grades K-2
In-Person Version
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. In-person programs take place at the museum in Washington, D.C.
Online Version
During this museum educator-led program, students compare and contrast animal specimens from our virtual collections to discover how different adaptations help animals survive in their habitat. Students will explore the different kinds of adaptations for animals who live on land, water, and in the air.
Online Formats
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Registration is open for programs from October 6 through December 19, 2025.
- Register for an In-Person Animal Adaptations Program
- Register for an Online Animal Adaptations Program