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The Mixed Up Me

Inspire creativity as students explore animal adaptations with a lesson inspired by Eric Carle’s "The Mixed Up Chameleon".

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Inspire creativity as students explore animal adaptations with a lesson inspired by Eric Carle’s "The Mixed Up Chameleon". In this imaginative activity, learners examine real animal adaptations and choose their favorites to collage onto a mixed-up version of their own body. Using vibrant collage techniques, students bring their unique creations to life—resulting in adorable, one-of-a-kind masterpieces that celebrate both art and science!

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Introduce the challenge

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Explore possibilities

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Create

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Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Subject
Art
Theme
Plants and Animals
Formats
Digital Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

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  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
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  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
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