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- 10-10-11
Mammal Lesson Plans
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Students recognize the important role played by mammals in the life cycle. In this mammals lesson, students correspond with pen pals about mammals. Each students locates information about a specific mammal and sends clues to their pen pal. Students share what they have learned about mammals.
Fifth graders, after viewing a PowerPoint on different mammals, analyze what a biome is. Then they choose a mammal to research and go outside to feel the grass and leaves and hypothesize about which biome they live in as well as its habitat, appearance and survival. In the end, 5th graders create a PowerPoint about the mammal they have chosen.
Students study the difference between innate and learned behaviors. They observe the adaptations and behaviors of mammals in this series of lessons.
Students, in groups, observe, collect data, and analyze mammal behaviors.
Students identify types of mammals. For this animals science lesson, students fill in a KWL chart about mammals and watch a video about mammals. Students revisit the KWL chart and fill it in. Students write a non-fiction paper about one mammal.
Students research the causes of the extinction of Pleistocene mammals. In this Pleistocene mammals lesson plan, students read essays to understand the Pleistocene epoch. Students write an essay about the personal impact of this epoch.
Fifth graders explore animal characteristics by researching the Internet. In this mammals instructional activity, 5th graders utilize education software to plan a fictitious camping trip in which they will examine mammals in their habitats. Students write a paper detailing their camping travel plans.
First graders research mammals and their characteristics. The coonstruct a diorama of a mammal habitat and make their own mammals from provided materials. They publish a mammal class book using the Storybook Weaver.
Students discover the mammals in their community. In this animal lesson, students survey their school grounds for signs of mammals. Students examine tracks, droppings, and other signs of wildlife to learn more about the animals and their activities.
Students comprehend the difference between monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals. They are able to compare and contrast these organisms (Australian mammals) with other mammals. Students are able to identify Australian mammals.
