Lesson 31 - Animal Classification Reptiles
CCSS.ELA
W. K. 2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. W.K.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed. W.K.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects. W.K.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SCI.K.3.3.D There is heritable variation within every species of organism D) Identify that living things have offspring based on the organisms' physical similarities and differences. ISTE Standard: 3. Research and information fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Objective:
Instructional Strategies: Cooperative Learning – Project based Materials:
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Lesson - 15 - 20 min
1. Explain to the class that today we will be learning about a new Animal Classification group.
2. The group we will be learning about today are reptiles.
3. Have the students think of some features they believe reptiles must have to be a reptile.
4. Either as the video is playing or after, write the reptiles “must have” on the Animal Classification Chart Paper.
1. Explain to the class that today we will be learning about a new Animal Classification group.
2. The group we will be learning about today are reptiles.
3. Have the students think of some features they believe reptiles must have to be a reptile.
- Brain Pop has a free video about animal classification. You can watch the beginning about vertebrates and invertebrates and then fast forward to the section you are learning about for the day. (Brain Pop Animal Classification Video)
- Discovery channel offers a 3-4min video on reptiles and how they use their unique skin helps them to move and not dry out in hot weather. Reptile Discovery Channel
- Animal Atlas has a video has a 22:34 minute video about reptiles, but you only need to watch the first 7 minutes to get all the information you need about reptiles. Students can find the video under Student Activities Week 6 & 7 to finish watching the video. (Animal Atlas Reptiles)
- Also visit the following webpage, which provide a colorful poster of reptiles Must Haves. It also has a great page with labeled parts of the animal: Sheppard Software's Kid's Corner
4. Either as the video is playing or after, write the reptiles “must have” on the Animal Classification Chart Paper.
- The lesson can also be supplemented with reading an informational text about reptiles.
Student Activity – 20 – 30 min
1. Model for the class writing down the 1 of the 4 main things a reptile must have to be classified as a reptile. Students should be able to complete the other three on their own.
2. All of these facts should be bulleted on the chart paper and students will just need to write it into a complete sentence.
3. Student will complete page 9 of their Animal Group Book. 4. At the end of page 9 students are to pick one type of reptile that is their favorite. This will be their topic for the next page. 5. When student work is complete, student should have a friend check their work using the Fab 5 Checklist. 6. Then students can meet with the teacher to complete a Fab 5 Checklist. This checklist will be taped to the back of the graded page. |