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- 4th
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Students compare and contrast the behavior and structure of amphibians and reptiles of Utah. The Division of Wildlife Resources website is an important resource for them to access, for information as well as colorful pictures of all these animals. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students examine different kinds and characteristics of reptiles, and demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students examine web sites about the amphibians and reptiles that live in Utah. The see the similarities and differences between amphibians and reptiles. There are links to eThemes Resources on vertebrates and invertebrates and gila monsters. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Student perform observations of live reptiles to find out about a family of marine reptiles. They answer a series of questions and discuss their answers with the rest of the class. They handle model specimens of the marine reptile they observed. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students work in small groups to research reptiles. They explore various websites, take notes, view a reptile PowerPoint presentation, and illustrate and write a summary of their research. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students use the internet to research mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They list important items about their chosen animal. Students identify characteristics of an animal and where they live. They classify animals as a mammal, reptile, amphibian. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students explore the physical and behavioral adaptations that are seen in different reptile groups. They view and discuss a Discovery Channel video on reptiles. In small groups, they choose a type of reptile such as lizards or turtles and use a worksheet to guide their research. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast reptiles and amphibians. As a class, students discuss the yellow-spotted lizard mentioned in the novel Holes. Using internet resources, students research facts about reptiles and amphibians and document their findings on a provided worksheet. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students are shown how to use the Digital Atlas of Idaho. They use a dichotomous key to identify species of Idaho reptiles. Students describe some basic life characteristics of reptiles. They use th visual key to identify the species listed on the list. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students identify and interpret the various differences between reptiles and amphibians. Then they draw an amphibian and reptile and correctly label their body parts. Students also invent new reptiles and amphibians, sketch how they would look and their habitats, and finally, write a story about their imaginary creature. Full Review »