Did you know that the same substance that soothes sore throats is also advantageous to koalas? In this activity, readers of Science Naturally’s “If My Mom Were a Platypus” will learn about the presence and importance of menthol in a koala’s life. This activity utilizes a visual learning activity with household items to demonstrate levels of permeability to young learners.
Koala Odor from "If My Mom Were a Platypus"
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Science — Biology, Life Science
Grade Level
Grades 2-5
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Activity
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Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
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