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Science Unit 7D
Lesson 10
Classification of vertebrates
Learning objectives
- The meaning of the terms 'vertebrate' and 'invertebrate'.
- The five major groups of vertebrates and their special characteristics.
Resources
- Photocopy of information and pictures of fish (shark, cod, herring); amphibians (frog, toad, newt); reptiles (tortoise, adder, crocodile); birds (eagle, duck, penguin); mammals (humans, cat, dolphin).
- Worksheet of questions on vertebrates.
Learning activity
- Give out the photocopied sheets and the worksheet.
- Students should answer the questions in their exercise books.
- Discuss their answers.
Learning outcomes
- Explain what makes a vertebrate.
- Name the five major groups and give examples.
- List the major characteristics of mammals.
Extension work
Investigation into warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals.
Special needs
Lower: Using the worksheet, cut out and mount the pictures on A3 paper to show the five groups.
Higher: Provide information about monotremes and marsupials from which they are to devise a worksheet for others.
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