Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the biological concepts behind creating and embodying a cosplay character.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper and pen

Prep: None

Activities

1. Research: Choose a favorite cosplay character and research the biological aspects of the character's features (e.g., animal traits, special abilities).

2. Design: Create a new cosplay character based on a real or fictional animal, and consider how its biological features would be adapted for a human form.

3. Presentation: Prepare a short presentation explaining the biological inspiration behind your chosen cosplay character and how you incorporated those features into your design.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• Adaptations: "Adaptations are traits that help an organism survive in its environment. How did you consider the adaptations of your cosplay character when designing it?"
• Genetics: "Genetics is the study of how traits are passed down from parents to offspring. What genetic traits did you incorporate into your cosplay character?"
• Anatomy: "Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things. How did you use your knowledge of animal anatomy to create your cosplay character?"
• Ecosystems: "Ecosystems are communities of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. How does your cosplay character fit into its imagined ecosystem?"