Begin the lesson with an engaging discussion about the variety of life on Earth and the different habitats where organisms live. Use examples like the arid desert, icy tundra, and dense rainforests to capture students' interest.

Introduce the concept of adaptations and how they help organisms survive in specific environments, using the red-eyed tree frog as an example.

Discuss why certain adaptations might be disadvantageous in habitats other than those they evolved for, using polar bears and camels as examples.

Watch the video 'Mangroves – Guardians of the Coast' to explore how mangroves adapt to intertidal zones. This video helps students understand the ecological roles and conservation importance of mangroves.

Engage students with the 'Galapágos Islands – Virtual Field Trip' video to illustrate natural selection and adaptation through unique wildlife examples.

Have students create a chart comparing adaptations of organisms in different habitats, such as rainforests, deserts, and tundras.

Use the 'Desert Adaptations' assessment to have students draw and describe a desert habitat and identify organism adaptations.

Assign students to research an organism of their choice and present how its adaptations help it survive in its habitat.

Conduct a class discussion to review key concepts and ensure students understand how adaptations work in different environments.

Have students reflect on why certain adaptations might not work in different habitats and discuss their findings with the class.

Use the 'Tropical Rainforest Adaptations' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of rainforest adaptations.

Encourage students to take the Unit Quiz to test their comprehension of adaptations across different habitats.