Who's at the Zoo? A Reptile and Mammal Lesson

Have you ever wondered what makes a reptile a reptile or a mammal a mammal? In this lesson, students will learn the physical and behavioral characteristics that represent reptiles and mammals. Students will be able to organize new information on a T-Chart, sort reptile and mammal picture clue cards, and complete a Venn diagram demonstrating their understanding of what represents reptiles and mammals. This lesson intentionally only covers mammals and reptiles, the other animal groups will need to be covered for full mastery of the aligned science standard.

Resource ID#: 28762 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: reptiles, mammals, vertebrates, cold blooded, warm blooded, scales, lungs

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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