Reptiles Animal Science Level 1

Intro to Reptiles Video: Video Quiz to Follow (Part One Only)

Unit Map: Follow Along in your packet

WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING? AS.06.02 Basic: Recognize, Identify, and Evaluate the effects of disease and parasites in animalsAS.03.01: ID breeds and species

Know Understand Do!KnowTypes of reptilesBasic Care RequirementsGross internal and external anatomy

UnderstandRequirements of differing types of species Proper care and disease preventionPhysiology of reptiles DoDesign a care guideSummarize care practicesAnalyze disease effects on Animals

Key Learning: Reptiles and Their CareUnit EQ: Why are reptiles growing in popularity?Concept : AnatomyLesson EQ: How are reptiles suited for their environments?VocabImpaction, GoutConcept : CareLesson EQ: What is required for all reptile health?VocabFurnishing, substrate, basking, UVBConcept : TypesLesson EQ:How are reptiles classified?VocabReptile, Tropical, Omnivore, Communal

ObjectivesLearn and Identify the common types of reptiles Understand behavioral characteristics of reptilesIdentify and list habitat requirements

Warm Up Is this a reptile?

Essential QuestionWhat characteristics of reptiles would influence pet owners?

What is what??Reptile: any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles

Amphibian: cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

FrogsTypes: Pacman, Green tree frog, Tomato frog, Dart frog (poisonous)For ages: 10 & up, with adult supervisionPet size: 2"- 4" longHabitat: tropicalBehaviorInsectivoresNocturnal Communal Good Climbers

Turtles: Semi- AquaticTypes: Red Eared Slider, Painted, Soft-shelledFor ages: 12 & up, with adult supervisionPet lifespan: approximately 30 yearsPet size: up to 12BehaviorOmnivoresDiurnal

Tortoises: Dry Land Types: Russian, Red footed, GreekFor ages: 12 & up, with adult supervisionPet lifespan: approximately 50 yearPet size: up to 8Habitat: TemperateBehaviorHerbivoresDiurnalBurrow

SnakesTypes: Corn, Ribbon, KingFor ages 12 and up with adult supervisionPet Lifespan: 5 yearsPet Size: Dependent on type (3ft)Behavior:CarnivoresNocturnal or CrepuscularSolitaryTerrestrial-ground dwellers

Lizards: DesertTypes: Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Mali UromastyxFor ages: 10 & up, with adult supervisionPet size: up to 10" long or largerBehaviorInsectivoresNocturnalSolitary

Lizards: TropicalTypes: Chinese Water Dragon, Iguana, ChameleonFor ages: 14 & up, with adult supervisionPet lifespan: approximately 15 yearsPet size: up to 36" longBehavior:OmnivoresDiurnalSolitary

Vocabulary: ClosingInsectivore: Eat InsectsOmnivore: Eat Fruit, Veggies, Meat and BugsHerbivore: Only vegetablesNocturnal: Awake at nightDiurnal: Awake during the dayCommunal: Like living togetherTropical: Jungle like environmentTemperate: Medium level heat, humidity and cool temperatures. Normally dry landDesert: Low to 0 humidity, high heat

Animals Around Us: Reptiles

Video QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesGraphic Organizer Reptile CharacteristicsGrab something to color with!Reptile questionnaire Have an extra sheet of paper ready.

Reptiles: Items for Care Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesLearn proper reptile careIdentify items needed to provide proper reptile environments

Warm-UpWhat does this animal need to survive?

Essential QuestionsWhat characteristic of reptiles influences their required environment?

Care: Areas of FocusEnvironmentFoodWaterIllness Prevention Handling

Environment : TropicalGlass Tank (based on size of animal)Water proof because of high humidity Screen Lid for ventilation Substrate: Stones on bottom for drainageOn top: moss, reptile bark, coconut husks or soil mixtureMUST HOLD MOISTUREBasking sight (rock)Plants (live or fake)UVB or Florescent Lighting

Environment: Desert Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationSubstrate:Sand (be careful with feeding!) NewspaperWant to not hold moisture Basking sightUVB or Florescent lighting

Bearded Dragon Enclosure Set Up http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/145449932

Environment: Turtles Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationWaterTreated for chlorine Heated (low heating requirements)FILTERClean regularly Basking sightPlants (Live or Fake) UVB or Florescent lighting

FoodInsectivoresCrickets (live or dead)Worms (mealworms, wax worms, butter worms, Coat in Calcium dust (available at pet stores)HerbivoresDark leafy greens (WASHED)Fruit (without skins)Some calcium dust providedCarnivoresMice (live or frozen)

WaterALWAYS AVAILABLE!Bowls Easy to cleanKeep free of moldLarge water bowlMany reptiles shedThey require full immersion in water for periods of timeWater bowl must be able to fit the animal

Illness PreventionKeep water bowls cleanAppropriate levels of humidity, and temperature to prevent to much mold growthWash hands before and after handlingSalmonellaProper Diet

Vocabulary:Substrate: bedding for reptiles, based on environmental needs of petFurnishing: tank accessories, rocks, branches, live or fake Basking : sitting to gather sun: regulated temperature, required for Vitamin DUVB Lighting: artificial lighting to mimic the sun. Some provide both UV and UVB rays as well as heat

Life Science: Reptiles

Video QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesDesign a HabitatCare sheets from teacherItems to color with Amphibians Book Work page 361Define all vocabUse once in a sentenceAnswer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences (Share Books)

Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesIdentify gross anatomy, and internal anatomy of common reptiles and amphibians

Warm Up How are these animals suited for their environment?

Essential QuestionHow does environment influence anatomy in reptiles and amphibians?

Frog: Gross Anatomy

Frog Internal Anatomy

Turtle External Anatomy

Turtle: Internal

Snake: Internal and Skeletal Anatomy

Snake: MovementRepresent these in your notes

Cool Creatures: Reptiles

ActivitiesUsing your Animal Science Books.Choose an animalSnake, Turtle, Frog, LizardOn the FRONT of your paperWhere do you find your animal in the wild?Describe the habitatWhat does your animal eat?How does it get its food?What anatomical adaptations does your animal have that make it successful in its environmentOn the BACK of your paperDesign a hero poster for your animal. Include information from the front. Your poster must be colored

ActivitiesReptiles Book Work page 379Define all vocabUse once in a sentenceAnswer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences (Share Books)

Reptiles: Common Diseases Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesIdentify common characteristics of reptile and amphibian diseasesEvaluate methods of treatment and prevention for reptile and amphibian diseases

Warm Up What is wrong with this reptile?

Essential QuestionWhat is the most effective method of prevention for reptile diseases?

ActivityRead your handouts on different Reptile and amphibian common diseases at your table. (Please remember your number)

Design a graphic organizer with your informationWhat is it? Cause? Sign and Symptoms? Treatment? Prevention?

You will present your information and graphic organizer to your classmates.

Station Activity1. At your table gather information about your disease (only one disease)2. Put this information into a graphic organizer of your choice3. Move to the correct numbered tableShare your information with the others at your new station4. Move back to your ORIGINAL table, and share the information with your group members. SAVE THIS PAPER AS YOUR NOTES ON REPTILE DISEASE!

PresentationsGraphic Organizers for notes

Common Reptile DiseasesGoutBladder StonesMitesImpaction

GoutWhat is it?Change in metabolism (usage and expulsion) of uric acid. Caused by too much of inappropriate proteins in reptile dietsSignsPainful enlarged joints and kidneys due to build up of uric acid TreatmentDietary modification and maintenancePreventionFeed a balanced diet for your reptile.

Articular gout in lizard tail. Unable to move without pain

Bladder StonesWhat is it?Excess urates in bladder system crystallize forming stonesCauses: Improper Diet and dehydrationSigns:Rear leg paralysis or weakness, constipation, runny noses, egg-binding and lack of appetiteTreatment:Removal of stone, adjustment in dietPrevention:Proper diet, plenty of water available

Bladder Stones in Tortoise

MitesWhat is it?Parasites: can lead to blood diseasesCauses:Unclean living conditions, transmission from other reptiles Signs:Dysecdysis (difficulty shedding), extra time in water bowlTreatment:Clean entire cage to rid of mites,Prevention:Quarantine new animals, clean cages thoroughly, soak ornaments

Mite on Snake

ImpactionWhat is it?Block in digestion tractCauses:Housing in loose substrate, inappropriate sized food, dehydrationSigns:Constipation, bruising on abdomen, lethargyTreatment:Quarantine animal on paper towel, Take to vet if appetite doesnt improvePrevention:Non-loose substrate, appropriate diet

Impaction in Lizard

ActivitiesComplete you graphic organizers from your classmates presentations

Design a brochure on reptile healthYou have just covered many common reptile diseases. Make a brochure on how to keep a reptile healthy and free of these diseases based on what you have learned for prevention of these diseases. MUST BE COLORED

Video: Amphibians and Fish. Video quiz follows both segments

Test Review Define: Substrate, Basking, UVB, Furnishing, Insectivore, Herbivore, Carnivore, Desert, Temperate, Tropical, Omnivore, Nocturnal, Diurnal, Crespucular, Communal, Solitary Internal Anatomy of a TurtleKnow the information the 4 reptile diseases presented in class. What characteristics make reptiles good surviors?