Chapter 18Vertebrate Animals

6th Grade

Poster Presentation

True/False Activity

Do Now…

What do you already know about vertebrate animals?

Can you give any examples?

Objectives

Students willPresent posters on Chapter 17 invertebratesPreview information in Chapter 18

Vertebrate AnimalsObserve mealwormsReturn Tests

Poster Presentations

Each group will present their poster on their invertebrate animal topic

Chapter 18 Preview Activity

Complete the Chapter 18 Preview activity worksheet.

Glue completed worksheet in your science notebook.

You may work with your lab group.Check and review activity.

To Review…

Do you think vertebrates and invertebrates have anything in common?

For Next Time…Read pgs. 530-534Test signed by a parent

Chordate Animals

6th Grade

Chapter 18 Section 1

Do Now….

Name whether the following animals are vertebrates or invertebrates. Squid Panda Earthworm Sow Bug Goldfish Sea Star Lizard Human Sea cucumber

Objectives

Students will…Identify major characteristics of chordatesList the major characteristics of all vertebrates Explain the difference between ectotherms and

endothermsName the characteristics of the 3 classes of fish

What is a chordate?

Characteristic Description

Notochord Flexible rod that extend the length of the organism

Nerve cord A cord which, in most chordates, develops into the animals brain

Pharyngeal pouches Slit-like openings between the body cavity and the outside of the body

Characteristics of Vertebrates

Are the largest group of chordates.Have an internal system of bones called an

endoskeleton (inside)Change as the surrounding temperature changes

(ectotherms-cold blooded)Remain constant regardless of temperature

(endotherms-warm blooded)

Characteristics of All Fish

All fish…Live in waterHave gillsHave endoskeletonsAre ectotherms

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Types of Fish (pg. 532-534)

Bony Fish Jawless Fish Cartilaginous Fish

Example: Example: Example:

Characteristics: Characteristics: Characteristics:

Videos

ChordatesKingdom Animalia

For Next Time…

Complete Self Check questions #1-4 pg. 539 in science notebook.