KATIE METHFEBRUARY 24 , 2010

Look Alikes

Science Standard

Standard3.4.3 o Observe that and describe how offspring

are very much, but not exactly, like their parents and like one another.

Activity Taken from:http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/

sci_3_4_3.pdf

Materials

Included in this box: PowerPoint Slides Look Alike Worksheet Crayons Bag containing pictures of animals and their babies

Definitions

Difference: The quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar

Similarity: The quality or condition of being similar; resemblance

Observe: To be or become aware of, especially through careful and

directed attention; notice. To make a systematic or scientific observation of

Trait: A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character

Background Information

Names of Animals and Babies: Cat – kitten Cow – calf Deer - fawn, yearling Dog - pup, puppy Giraffe- calf Horse - foal, yearling, or colt (male), filly (female) Lion – cub Zebra - foal

Introduction Questions

Do you look like your parents?

Do you have the same hair color or eye color?

What are some traits you share with your parents?

Matching

Find the bag included in this kit that has pictures of animals and their babies.

Match the animal to their baby.

Observation

Observe the similarities and differences between the animals and their young.

How are they alike?

How are the different?

Are they the same size?

Grouping

Group the animals in different ways:Put all babies together.Match up the animals and their babies.Sort them by what type of animal they

are.What are some other ways to group

them? __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

Pick One

Now pick out one animal and their babyObserve the differences and similarities

closely.Find the worksheet labeled “Look Alikes?”

Complete the worksheet by following the instructions.

Use the crayons provided to color your pictures of the animal and their baby.

Sharing

Share your picture and facts with a friend or a relative.

See if they can spot any other differences or similarities.

Quiz them on some differences or similarities with a different animal you observed in this kit.

Another fun activity

After you have completed the activity you can use the animal cards to play a matching game.

Flip over all the cards and play just like a regular matching game. To score you must match the animal to their baby. The game is over when all animals and their babies have been paired up.

Indicator Question

Who do offspring look like? A. friends

B. parentsC. circus clowns

Background Assessment

What is the name for a baby Zebra?A. ColtB. CubC. FoalD. Pup

What is the name for a baby Cow?A. CubB. PuppyC. KittenD. Calf