Snail

Snail

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This task is about features of animals that help them to survive.

Question 1Change answer

Look carefully at the picture. Write about the parts of the snail that help it to survive. An example has been done for you.
The shell's brown colour helps the snail hide from its enemies.
snail
Photo source: Rod Morris, DOC.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Levels:
2, 4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Living World
Keywords: 
nemp, Life processes, adaptation, snails
Description of task: 
For this NEMP task students write about parts of the snail that help it survive.
Curriculum Links: 

Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.

Capability: Gather and interpret data
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using careful observations as evidence.
Science capability - Gather and interpret data (TKI)

Capability: Use evidence
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using evidence e.g., features to help explain how animals survive.
Science capability: Use evidence (TKI)
 

Science capabilities: 
Gather and interpret data, Use evidence
Making Better Sense: 
Adaptation
Answers/responses: 

 

Y4 (10/1999)

Y8 (09/1999)
-shell protects soft parts inside from predators
-shell keeps body moist
-body can withdraw totally into shell
-body uses slime to allow snail to slide easily and safely
-slime closes entrance to shell for temperature control
-eyes used to see (light and dark)
-tentacles used to touch, smell and taste
-mouth used to eat
 

Number of valid responses:
4-5
2-3
0-1

28%
2%
16%
31%
2%
51%
28%
16%

  


6%
48%
46%

35%
2%
25%
44%
2%
58%
45%
16%

  


14%
58%
28%
Diagnostic and formative information: 
Commentary
Many students struggled to identify more than two adaptive features.