Where do we

belong?A Strategic Intervention

Material in Science Grade 5

Prepared by:LOIDA P. AGUSTIN

Teacher 3

GUIDE CARD

There are different kinds of animals.

One main group of animals has backbones.

GUIDE CARD

Hi… I’m Simba. We are here to

help you explore the world of animals with backbones.

So what are you waiting for.. Come on let’s find it out..

And this is Birdie. We will help you give

examples of vertebrates and classify

them into mammals, birds, reptiles,

amphibians & fishes

And this is Fishie. We will also help you identify characteristics of each group of vertebrates

ACTIVITY 1Match us…

Amphibians

Reptiles

Fish

Mammals

Birds

Tell whether the animals are examples of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. Connect the dots to indicate the answer.

ACTIVITY 2

FISH1. 2.3.4.5.

Take me there…

MAMMALS1. 2.3.4.5.

REPTILES1. 2.3.4.5.

AMPHIBIANS1. 2.3.4.5.

BIRDS1. 2.3.4.5.

Classify the following animals: Write your answers inside the box.the box

Frog Parrot salamander owlCrocodile Bat eagle toadWhale Bangus (milk fish) turtle tunaPig Snake cobra mudfishCow eel Monkey lion

ACTIVITY 3

__________ 1. They are covered with scales and breathe through their gills.

__________ 2. They live both on land and in water.

__________ 3. They feed their young with milk.

__________ 4. Their bodies are covered with feathers.

__________ 5. They have dry scaly skins.

Identify whether the characteristics written below are for mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or fish.

Guess me…

Assessment CardHow far have you gone

now?1. goat, cow, owl, dog2. hen, goose, duck, fish3. snake, turtle, bat alligator4. tadpole, mouse, toad, frog5. whale, rays, shark, carp

Fishes Birds reptiles amphibians mammals 1. The _______ are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies are built for flying.

2. The only animals that give milk to their young are ___________.3. Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of

___________4. These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of

their life in water and part on land. ___________________5. These are animals with scales and live in the water all their

lives._______

A. Cross out the name of animal that does not belong to the group.

B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer below.

Enrichment Card

Unscramble the letters to form the word that is described by each statement.he box

__________ 1. (ILEREPT)A vertebrate that can live in land and water and has tougher skin.

__________ 2. (LGILS) Fish use this to breathe underwater.

__________ 3. (ALAERSANDM) This is an amphibian with a tail.

__________ 4. (MPAHIANBI) A vertebrate that looks like a fish when young.

__________ 5. (ASLESC) These cover the skin of fishes.

Help me please…

Reference CardFish

The gills are their breathing organs.They are cold blooded.They reproduced by laying eggs which are hatched into smaller fish.

Amphibian They lay eggs.They can live both on land and in water.They have smooth skin.They have gills for breathing at an early stage.

Reptiles They can live well on land.Their skin are tough dry and covered with thick scales made of protein.Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs.They are cold-blooded

BirdsThey have the ability to fly.Feathers cover the whole body of a bird.All birds reproduce by laying eggsThey are warm-blooded.

MammalsMammals are animals that provide milk for their young.Mammals give birth to their young alive.They are warm blooded.

References

Lesson Plans in Elementary Science Grade V

Science for Daily Use 5

The wonders of Science (Worktext)

Science & Health for Everyone 5

Headways in Science & Health Today 5

ANSWER KEY Activity 1Match us…

Tell whether the animals are examples of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, mammals,and birds. Connect the dots to indicate the answer.

Amphibians

Reptiles

Fish

Mammals

Birds

FISH1. Bangus 2. tuna3. mudfish4. eel5.

Take me there…

MAMMALS1. Pig 2. Cow3. Monkey4. lion5. Whale

Frog Parrot salamander owlCrocodile Bat eagle toadWhale Bangus (milk fish) turtle tunaPig Snake cobra mudfishCow eel Monkey lion

Classify the following animals: Write your answers inside the box.the box

ANSWER KEY Activity 2

REPTILES1. Crocodile2. Snake3. turtle4. cobra5.

AMPHIBIANS1. Frog2. salamander3. toad4.5.

BIRDS1. eagle2. Parrot3. Bat4. owl5.

Activity 3Answer KeyGuess me…

Identify whether the characteristics written below are for mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or fish.

Amphibians

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

__________ 1. They are covered with scales and breathe through their gills.

__________ 2. They live both on land and in water.

__________ 3. They feed their young with milk.

__________ 4. Their bodies are covered with feathers.

__________ 5. They have dry scaly skins.

Fish

Assessment CardAnswer KeyHow far have you gone now?

1. goat, cow, owl, dog2. hen, goose, duck, fish3. snake, turtle, bat alligator4. tadpole, mouse, toad, frog5. whale, rays, shark, carp

A. Cross out the name of animal that does not belong to the group.

fishes birds reptiles amphibians mammals 1. The birds are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies are built for flying.

2. The only animals that give milk to their young are mammals3. Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of reptiles.4. These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of

their life in water and part on land. amphibian5. These are animals with scales and live in the water all their

lives.fishes

B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer below.

Enrichment CardAnswer Key

Unscramble the letters to form the word that is described by each statement.he box

__________ 1. (ILEREPT)A vertebrate that can live in land and water and has tougher skin.

__________ 2. (LGILS) Fish use this to breathe underwater.

__________ 3. (ALAERSANDM) This is an amphibian with a tail.

__________ 4. (MPAHIANBI) A vertebrate that looks like a fish when young.

__________ 5. (ASLESC) These cover the skin of fishes.

Help me please…

Reptile

Gills

Salamander

Amphibian

Scales

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