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- 1st
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Students experience different types of eggs and reptiles. They study that reptiles (dinosaurs) did not hatch from eggs with hard shells, like those of chickens. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students locate reptiles, analyze them, and then classify them. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students examine the evolution, morphological characteristics, and unique behaviors of snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. They chose one of the reptiles to research and complete a Reptile Report worksheet about. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students begin their introduction to snakes by sharing what they already know about the reptiles. In groups, they identify the poisonous and non-poisonous snakes found in South Carolina and examine their habitats. They research the benefits they have on society and how they affect the environment. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals. They classify animals into mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects. They discuss the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals and simulate being a snake. They simulate being an animal for the day. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore major characteristics that classify an animal as a reptile or an amphibian through stories, movies, and on-line quizzes. They then write a short paragraph describing interesting facts about a reptile or an amphibian. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students compare and contrast the adaptations and characteristics of amphibians and reptiles. They demonstrate how to use these different adaptations to classify animals as either amphibians or reptiles. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students will learn to use outlines as a comprehension strategy. Summarization is the most important comprehension strategy, and should be taught to maturing readers. During this lesson learners use the story of a reptile to practice comprehension with the summarization strategy. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Studens identify the characteristics for a variety of reptiles. In groups, they place the reptiles in different groups based on different criteria for classifying them. To end the lesson, they complete a worksheet and review the classification of plants from the previous lesson. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on demonstration of the proper way to handle a reptile. Full Review »

