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Discovering the features of vertebrates

In Lesson #8 of our diversity of life unit, students will explore the fascinating world of vertebrates. This lesson will cover key terms such as vertebrates, invertebrates, and the classification kingdom. We will investigate the common features of various vertebrate groups including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Students will work in assigned groups, analyze images, and discuss adaptations unique to each group. Additionally, interactive links and games will enhance their understanding of animal classification.

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Discovering the features of vertebrates

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  1. Discovering the features of vertebrates Lesson #8 student book diversity of life Outcomes 300-7,104-8,206-1,300-16,206-1

  2. vocabulary • Vertebrate-any animal with a backbone • Invertebrate- any animal that does not have a backbone • Kingdom-the largest grouping used to classify animals • Cold-blooded-body temperature affected by outside conditions • Warm-blooded-has consistent body temperature

  3. chart • Look at the pie chart on page 30. • According to this chart what percentage of all animals make up vertebrates ?

  4. Discover main features of each group in the vertebrate kingdom • You will be put into teacher selected groups. You will be assigned one of the following, fish, amphibian, mammal or bird. • Your group will decide what are the common features that define the group. • We will do reptiles together as an example to follow.

  5. reptiles • Study the pictures . What seems to be common features or adaptations of these animals ? • What do they look like ? • Live ? Eat ? Breed ?

  6. reptiles • Bony skeleton • Live on land(terrestrial) • Lay eggs • Paired limbs with clawed toes • Some look after their young(alligators) • Cold blooded (ectothermal)

  7. Groups fish amphibians Jenna Kiara Willem Shaylyne Clarence Anthony Emma • James • Mike • Madison • Josh • John Mark

  8. groups birds Mammals Chelsey C Kelby Dallas Halo Kate Allison Mrs. Budd • Owen • Ryan • Natalie • Sarah • Guillaume • Maggie

  9. Text book answers • Fish • All are aquatic • Bony skeleton • Paired fins • Skin covered with scales in most species • Cold-blooded • No parental care • Amphibians • Aquatic early in life cycle, but terrestrial as adults • Bony skeleton • Four limbs with webbed feet • Smooth moist skin • Cold blooded • Fertilization internal ( some external) • Eggs, no parental care

  10. Text book answers • Birds • Terrestrial • Hollow-boned skeletons • Paired limbs, with forelimbs • Feather- covered skin, legs have scales • Warm blooded • Fertilization internal • Young receive parental care • Mammals • Mainly terrestrial, but aquatic species breathe air • Bony skeleton • Four limbs ( most) • Skin covered with hair • Warm blooded • Internal fertilization • Parental care, mammary glands ( milk)

  11. Complete the handout • Work on the hand out the teacher gives you. • When you are done, make sure you name is on it, put it in the corner of your desk. • You may go on the links on the following slides. • You may silent read the student text book if you do not have a working net book. You may see the teacher for the pictures of animals you could sort and classify.

  12. Reading and games • http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_classification_blood.htm • Click on the above link, read then find the games animal classification in top right corner. • http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/class.html • http://www.quia.com/jq/19678.html

  13. More readings and games • http://www.quia.com/cm/1130.html?AP_rand=1783640830 • http://www.kidscom.com/games/animal/animal.html • http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bug/level1/interactive.htm

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