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Chameleon Booklet:
Print out the pages ONE-SIDED and fold each paper in half. Staple or bind along the left-hand
side.

There are TWO options for the booklet.

If you have younger kids, you can choose the booklet that has descriptions already
written. Students can color the first and last pages. They trace the words within the
booklet.
For older students, print out the option with the questions on each page. Students can
write in their own answers after reading books from the library or doing some research on
the internet.
NOTE: There are two options for the first page 1/2 and two options for the last page
13/14. You can choose between a front page that kids can color or a front page with photos.
Similarly, there are two final pages to choose from.
NOTE ABOUT THE LAPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK PAGES: There are
printable options for those who use mm/cm/km instead of inches or miles.
Chameleons
Chameleons live in Africa, India, parts of
southern Europe, on the island of
Madagascar and along the Mediterranean
coast.
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Locate these places and color them in on

the map above:
Africa
India
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Chameleons
Chameleons live in Africa, India, parts of
southern Europe, on the island of
Madagascar and along the Mediterranean
coast.
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Locate these places and color them in on

the map above:
Africa
India
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There are over 160 species Chameleons can vary greatly in
chameleons. size. The smallest chameleons
Some have spines can be just over a half an inch
(15 mm),
on their backs or under
their chins. while the largest chameleons
Some have horns. can be over two feet in length!
The giant chameleon of
Some have crests Madagascar can reach 27 inches
(68.5 cm).
on top of their heads.
Chameleons come in many
colors and patterns.

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Chameleons are arboreal, which Most chameleons have a
means they spend most of their prehensile tail or a tail that
lives in trees. can to grasp or hold onto things.

A chameleon’s feet are great Their tails help them

for climbing. They have three
toes on one side and two toes
climb and balance.
on the other. This makes it
easier to grasp small branches.

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What do chameleons eat? A chameleon’s tongue can
shoot out at almost 13 miles per
Chameleons eat hour (21 km/hr)!
insects
spiders
worms
snails
Some larger chameleons eat
birds and lizards. A few species
The end of the tongue is coated
eat plant material.
with mucus and sticks to the
insect.

Chameleons chew their food with

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 Camouflage
To help stay hidden and safe
from predators such as birds,
snakes and mammals,
chameleons have the coloring
of their natural surroundings.
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Changing colors
Chameleons don't change color
to blend into their surroundings.
Their colors change due to
temperature,
mood, and stress.
Chameleons use their colors to
communicate, either to
intimidate other males or warn
of danger.
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Most chameleons lay eggs, but Young chameleons grow quickly.
some give birth to live young. Like all reptiles, chameleons must
Those that lay eggs shed their skin as they grow
are pregnant for larger.
about a month. Then they climb
down from the tree and dig a
hole in the ground to lay their
eggs.
The eggs take 4 to 24 months
before they hatch.

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 Fun Facts! Chameleons
Chameleon’s eyes can move in
two different directions at the
same time!

Unlike many lizards, chameleons

cannot regrow their tails.

Almost half of the world’s

chameleon species live on the Create your own patterns and
island of Madagascar! color in the chameleons above!
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 Fun Facts!
Chameleon’s eyes can move in
two different directions at the
same time!
Unlike many lizards, chameleons
cannot regrow their tails.
Almost half of the world’s
chameleon species live on the
island of Madagascar!
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Where do chameleons live? What kind of
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Describe some of the different types of How big are chameleons?
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What does arboreal mean? What special
adaptations do chameleons have?
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What makes chameleon’s tail unique? How
do chameleons use their tails?
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What do chameleons eat?
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Describe how chameleons catch their prey:
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Do chameleons have teeth?

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 Chameleon camouflage:
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Why do chameleons change color? How
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Chameleon Life Cycle: Why do chameleons shed their skin?
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Chameleon Habitats: Chameleons live in a variety of habitats, from rain forests and lowlands to deserts, semi-
deserts, scrub savannas, and even mountains. Many inhabit trees, but some live in grass or on small bushes,
fallen leaves, or dry branches.
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Chameleons Lapbook/Interactive Notebook Pieces
Here is what the lapbook looks like when you are done:
Chameleons Lapbook/Interactive Notebook Pieces
Cut the pieces below and
Fold these flaps over the words:
glue them to the front.
Insects, spiders, worms, snails.

insects

What do chameleons eat?

spiders
worms

snails
Cut out the piece below and
glue it to the front.

Chameleon’s Eyes

How many
can look in
chameleon Glue this in the inside (or just

species are
write in the answer!) two directions
at once!
there? 160
 Fold this top section down along the dotted line. Glue the top piece on the outside.

Some have Some have Some have

spines. crests on top
horns. of their heads.

Fold the bottom section up along the dotted line.

Top Piece: Cut out the piece below and glue it to the front/top.

What do chameleons look like?

Inside Piece: After folding the bottom flap up, glue this piece on.

Chameleons come in many

colors and patterns.
 Chameleons vary widely in size. Some can be as
small as a half-inch others are over two feet in
length!

How big are chameleons?

That means they Chameleons are

live in trees. arboreal.

Where do
chameleons live?
Africa,
India,
Madagascar
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Chameleons vary widely in size. Some can be as

small as 15 mm. Others can be as much as 68.5
cm in length!

How big are chameleons?

That means they Chameleons are

live in trees. arboreal.

Where do
chameleons live?
Africa,
India,
Madagascar
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female chameleon lay?

Some chameleons lay 2

to 5 eggs which hatch Still others hold their
within 70 days. eggs inside their bodies
Others lay between 10 for five to six months
and 40 eggs which must and have live young.
incubate for 8 months
or more.
Fold here.

can shoot out

at almost 13
miles per hour.

What predators A chameleon’s

birds tongue
will eat
chameleons?
snakes
mammals
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How many eggs does a

female chameleon lay?

Some chameleons lay 2

to 5 eggs which hatch
within 70 days.
Others lay between 10
and 40 eggs which must
incubate for 8 months
or more.
Still others hold their
eggs inside their bodies
for five to six months
and have live young.
Fold here.

can shoot out at

almost 21
kilometers per hour

What predators
birds A chameleon’s
will eat snakes tongue
chameleons? mammals
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Many chameleons have

the coloring of their
natural surroundings.

Cut and glue to the front.

Chameleon Camouflage Why do chameleons

change colors?

Cut and glue to the front.

Chameleons don't Their colors change

change color to blend due to temperature,
into their surroundings.
mood, and stress.

Fold here.

This is the inside.

 What is
happening
in this
picture?
Why?

This chameleon is Chameleon’s feet are

shedding its skin. great for climbing.
Chameleons’ skin does
They have three toes
not stretch and grow,
instead they shed the on one side and two
old skin in bits and toes on the other.
pieces.
Because of this,
chameleons can easily
climb branches.
Chameleon’s Feet
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 Chameleon Craft
When my kids were quite young, we did a
really fun chameleon craft.

Even my youngest who was just 2 at the time

was able to participate!!

We read this book by Eric Carle: The Mixed-

Up Chameleon.

I had the kids watch the slide show at Eric Carle’s

Website about how he paints the tissue paper for
making his children’s books. (Click on the pictures
for his instructions. We followed his instructions
making decorative paper.

Start with bold colors on the paper. Let it dry.

Add a second color like wavy lines. Let it dry.

Add in a third color such as dots. And a 4th color.

Then I had them trace a chameleon template that I made out of
cardboard for them.

LD cut his out (I cut out the chameleons for the girls who are 2
and 4 years old). Ta-Da!

Very cute chameleons.

Learn to Draw a Chameleon

Your kids might also enjoy learning to draw their own chameleons. There are step by step instructions at Art
Projects for Kids on how to draw a chameleon. Learn to draw your own chameleon here:
https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-chameleon/
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