Elks on the horns of a dilemma

Years

5, 7 & 9-10

Please login to favourite this article.

Topics:

Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles; Living Things

Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering

Concepts (South Australia):

Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function

Years: 5, 7, 9, 10

Word Count: 467

This interesting article on Elks and the how the timing of their shedding of antlers is a balancing act between mating and their very survival can be used as a different look at food chains and specific adaptations for Year 5 and 7, as well as Year 9 Ecosystems or Year 10 genetics for Biological Sciences.

Login or Sign up for FREE to download a copy of the full teacher resource

Years:

5, 7 & 9-10