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Reptiles, Amphibians, and the Scientific Method Unit PlanReptiles, Amphibians, and the Scientific Method Unit Plan
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Purdue University
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K - 5th
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Reptiles, Amphibians, and the Scientific Method

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This Reptiles, Amphibians, and the Scientific Method unit plan also includes:
  • Lesson 1: Habitat Selection
  • Lesson 2: Icy 'N Hot Crickets
  • Lesson 3: Hot Rock
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What do a reptile and an amphibian have in common? A three-part lesson allows scholars to investigate the similarities and differences between the two types of animals by identifying specific body parts. The lesson highlights the characteristics of each as well as their preferred habitats, and also provides a lab activity with crickets to investigate how they regulate their temperature.

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Concepts

reptiles, amphibians, the scientific method, life cycles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask learners create Venn diagrams to compare reptiles and amphibians
  • Have your classes watch a tadpole transform into its adult form

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils to be familiar with common reptiles and amphibians

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  • Includes a teacher information pack with important background information
  • Provides a key for handouts

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