Clicker questions to accompany the Sea to Shore module of the IBIS curriculum: https://wp.geneseo.edu/ibis-curriculum/

3. Endothermic homeotherms
Depending on where these organisms live, they are
going to face different difficulties with maintaining
a constant internal temperature.
We are going to look at some photos of similar
organisms that live in different habitats. As we do,
pay close attention to the differing physical
characteristics of these organisms.

4. Snowshoe Hare Jackrabbit

5. Lemming Kangaroo Rat

6. Snowy Owl Burrowing Owl

7. Arctic Fox Kit Fox

8. How might Surface Area / Volume
affect an animal’s ability to survive
in harsh climates?
What role would this play in
thermoregulation?
Index Card Individual 2-minute Essay

9. When visiting the dog sweater section of the
local pet store, you notice that sweaters are
only sold for smaller breeds. Which best
explains this?
A) Larger dogs have more fur
B) Larger dogs have more surface area so they
lose heat faster.
C) Smaller dogs like dressing up
D) Smaller dogs have larger surface area /
volume ratios and lose heat faster.
Clicker Question