AnimalsMs. Jayne

How do we classify animals according to their physical characteristics?

What we will cover today: Animal characteristics How they survive in their environment Mammals Birds Amphibians

Mammals:

Have a backbone Usually furry Have 4 legs Give birth to live young- nurse Usually look like parents- reproduce Example: cats and dogs

Mammals: How do they survive in their environment? Camouflage: color or shape that makes

an animal hard to see Mammals blend in with their

environment They adapt to their environment

Birds: Have bills, beaks, and feathers Have a backbone Have 2 legs Lay eggs Have wings Example: parrots, penguins, ostrich

Birds: How do they survive in their environment? Many birds are adapted to fly Feathers on the wings are protection Penguins do not fly, but swim! Wings can help migrate and camouflage

Amphibians:

Have backbone Have 4 legs or no legs Live in land and water Moist, slimy skin and no scales Lay eggs in water Breathe with gills and lungs Example: salamanders, frogs, toads

Amphibians: How do they survive in their environment?

Wet skin assists frogs in water Toads have rough hard covering to dig deep and avoid the heat! Tree frogs scare with their eyes

Let’s Review! Mammals- usually furry, four legs

Hide by camouflage Birds- feathery wings, lay eggs

Migrate, fly, swim Amphibians- live in land and water

Slimy or rough skin

Extra Review! Fun review games! http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animal

s/kidscorner/classification/kc_classification_appearance.htm

http://www.softschools.com/science/living_things/animals/animals.jsp

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_animalclass/

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2-2The student will demonstrate an understanding of the needs and characteristics ofanimals as they interact in their own distinct environments.

2-2.2 Classify animals (including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects) according to their physical characteristics.