1. Word cloud
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Starter: Name as many animals as you know!
2. Slide
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"I can identify some of the animal classification groups for vertebrates.
I can identify some features of the classifications.
I can identify which animals are in which classification and justify my reasoning.
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Learning objectives:
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Animals are classified based on their features and characteristics. Classification helps us to understand how animals are related to each other. Classification also helps us to find out about an animal's needs and habitat.
Animal Classification
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Classification: the arrangement of animals and plants based on similar features. Class: A group of animals that have similar features and characteristics Order: A group of animals that are closely related Vertebrate: An animal with a backbone
Star Words:
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There are more than 1.3 million species of animals on Earth! The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet! The tiniest vertebrate is the bumblebee bat, which is only 2 cm long!
Fun facts:
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9. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Name one animal that is classified as a mammal.
10. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Name one animal that is classified as a reptile.
11. Drawings
420 seconds
Brain break: Draw a picture of a mammal!
12. Poll
300 seconds
Which animal is a mammal?
- Lion
- Frog
- Snake
- Eagle
13. Poll
300 seconds
Which animal is an amphibian?
- Tiger
- Frog
- Cheetah
- Parrot
14. Poll
300 seconds
Which animal is a reptile?
- Cat
- Frog
- Snake
- Eagle
15. Poll
300 seconds
Which animal is a bird?
- Tiger
- Frog
- Parrot
- Snake
16. Poll
300 seconds
Which animal is a fish?
- Tiger
- Frog
- Cheetah
- Shark
17. Slide
60 seconds
Task - Play the animal classification game.
18. Poll
300 seconds
Plenary: Which class are humans in ?
- Fish
- Bird
- Mammal
- Amphibian
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