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Vertebrates: Part II, Reptiles & Birds
Zoologists tour of the worlds of reptiles and birds when viewing this presentation. The physical characteristics, methods of reproduction, homeostasis, and special senses of each are detailed. Diagrams include the reptile egg, bird...
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Reptile and Amphibian Anatomy
Young scholars identify and interpret the various differences between reptiles and amphibians. Then they draw an amphibian and reptile and correctly label their body parts. Students also invent new reptiles and amphibians, sketch how...
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Animals Around the World
Students study different kinds of animals and what group they belong to. In this animal classification lesson students view different animals and sort them by what group they belong to, for example a snake is in the reptile group.
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Fossils
In this earth science learning exercise, learners use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on fossils. They identify specific names of fossils and how to make a mold of one.
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Animal Classification
Second graders identify characteristics of and group animals by the five categories of vertebrates.
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Reptile Round-UP
In this reptiles identification worksheet, 3rd graders match 7 reptile names with their pictures. Students must draw a line to show the name of each reptile shown in the pictures provided.
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Desert Tortoise Adaptations
Students observe the Desert Tortoise in its natural surroundings. For this adaptations lesson, students study and take pictures of an animal in its habitat, then design a PowerPoint which addresses adaptations, biodiversity, and threats...
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Which Animals Are Vertebrates?
In this vertebrate animals worksheet, learners will classify 5 animals as belonging to the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish group.
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Science Talk about Mammals and Reptiles/Amphibians
Third graders use the internet to research mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They list important items about their chosen animal. Students identify characteristics of an animal and where they live. They classify animals as a mammal,...
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Animal Classification
In this animals worksheet, students match the words in the first column to the statement that best matches. The terms are associated with the different groups of animals. Students must match 17 terms.
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The Great American Alligator
In this alligator learning exercise, students read a short essay describing the natural history of this reptile. Then students complete 3 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
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Animal Classification
In this animal classification worksheet, students will complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different animal groups: birds, mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians.
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Classifying Living Things Wordsearch
In this biology worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to classifying living things. There are 24 biology terms located in the word search.
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Classification of Living Things
In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to the classification of living things. There are 28 biology terms located in the word search.
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Searching the Digital Atlas
Young scholars become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and...
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Ambush Warriors
Middle schoolers identify four different categories of reptiles and explain how snakes deliver their venom to their prey.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers
Smithsonian Education presents Reviled and Revered: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers and Crawlers. Get the facts about reptiles and amphibians. Learn about their unique characteristics, as well as explore why we...
Other
Arachnophiliac: Captive Care of the Common Kingsnake
This page is a good starting point for gathering expert facts about caring for a pet kingsnake. This article was written by a veterinarian who provides a good list of references for properly caring for pet snakes of varying species.
Other
Melissa Kaplan: Reptile Skin Basis
A good introduction to the skin of reptiles. Describes some of the general characteristics of the scales. Information on various diseases is included. Also links to many related articles are listed.
Other
Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
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Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
This webpage is loaded with detailed information on the Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman crocodile. Extremely in-depth coverage, including several detailed photos.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Earth and Life History
In this amazingly comprehensive tutorial you will learn about the geological and environmental changes that occurred during the geologic time scale.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.