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Oct. 1, 2003
Alien by Design
The trunk of a tree allows it to hold leaves up in the sunlight. The long legs of rabbits help them outrun predators. Human fingers allow the use of fine tools.
These are examples of body parts or structures that help living things survive. Use your knowledge of the structure of living things on Earth and your imagination to design an alien.
Design an alien life form whose body structure would help it to survive the following conditions:
- Daytime temperatures up to 50°C; nighttime temperatures drop to –10°C.
- Very strong and gusty winds up to 100 kilometers per hour.
- Extreme dryness for months at a time, followed by a brief interval of heavy rain and flooding.
- Gravity about three-quarters that of Earth.
Make a drawing or sculpture of your alien. To show us your sculpture, take a digital photo from two sides. Include a brief explanation of how each body part helps your alien survive in its environment.
Send your digital photos or artwork, with a brief explanation, to challenge@snkids.com. Please include your first name, age, city or town, and state. If you are under 13 years old, get your parent's permission to write to us. You may be eligible for a prize!
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