Lesson on ICT

Jo Ann Leabres - Sabugo

Overview

• Teaching vertebrates in the elementary grades means answering the most basic question, "What is a vertebrate?" Begin by explaining to your students that almost all animals fall under one of two categories: Vertebrates and Invertebrates.

Before discussing the characteristics for each group of vertebrates, students should have a good understanding of what a vertebrate is, and which animal categories are classified as vertebrates. Simple discussion should be adequate for assessing whether or not students posses the appropriate background knowledge. The teacher should look specifically for answers indicating that Vertebrates are animals possessing a backbone,

and that there are 5 groups of animals which are considered vertebrates (fish, mammal, bird, amphibian and reptile maintain their body temperature). If the teacher believes the students do not possess adequate understanding of what constitutes a Vertebrate, the class should revisit the previous lessons in this series, which cover each of these topics.

Students should also understand that when items are sorted into categories, the placement is based on certain characteristics. All members of the same group share similar characteristics. Vertebrates are sorted into categories depending on their skin covering, the type and features of their limbs, how they reproduce and how they maintain their body temperature.

Classification of Vertebrates

FishesReptiles

AmphibiansMammals

Birds

I. Objectives:

• To introduce what vertebrates is.• To identify the characteristics of

each of vertebrates and classify them.

• To learn the 5 groups in which vertebrates are divided and their main characteristics.

Learning Outcomes

• Define what a vertebrate is.• Recognize and classify the

classification of vertebrates.• Learn that vertebrates are divided

into 5 classification.

II. Subject Matter

• Topic:–Vertebrates

• Values:–Appreciation to animals–Love and respect to animals–Realizing that animals are also God’s creation.

Introduction

• What is Vertebrates?

• What are the Five classification of

Vertebrates?

What is Vertebrates?Vertebrates are animals with backbones, usually it has an exoskeleton

What are the Fie Classification of

Vertebrates?

Amphibians

Birds

Fishes

Mammals

Reptiles

DevelopmentalActivities

• Presentation of the Lesson.

• First Instruction Activity.

• Discussion of the First

Instruction

Presentation of the Lesson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBJLdVdAN9Y

Title: (Interview with the Vertebrates)

First Instruction: Group Activity

• After watching the “Interview with vertebrates” video the teacher will give brief introduction on vertebrates.

• Then the teacher will divide the class in 5 groups with 5 to 7 members.

• The pupils are instructed to gather information about the different classification of vertebrates and its main characteristics.

Guide QuestionsWhat are vertebrates?What are the five classification of vertebrates?Where do vertebrates live?What do vertebrates eat?Why are vertebrates important to the

environment?What are the 5 main vertebrates groups?What are other types of vertebrates?(The teacher will gather collect the

information the student gathered)

Discussion of First Instruction

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT_y1jOoaXc&NR=1

Title: (VERTEBRATES: Introduction to the unit)

Second Instruction

Collage Making

Second Instruction:Collage Making

• Each group will asked to create a collage with a short information about the animal and its unique characteristic.

• One collage output for each classification of vertebrates.

• The idea it hang the collage in the wall they can review the information on it.

Possible output for AmphibiansClassification of Vertebrates: _______________

Short information: _______________

Possible output for Birds:Classification of Vertebrates: ___________Short Information: ______________

Possible output of Fishes

Classification of Vertebrate: ____________Short information: ____________

Possible output for ReptilesClassification of Vertebrates: ____________Short information: ____________

Possible output for MammalsClassification of Vertebrates: ____________Short Information: ____________

Third Instruction

Values Infusion

Third Instruction:Values Infusion

• Lastly, the teacher will tell the pupils to make a poem, short skit, or a song that will show appreciation and respect to animals.

• Each members of each group will cooperate.

• Use the animals according to the classification the members are included.

Application

Activities

Amphibian’s Thought

Birds

1 2 3

4

5

6

7 8 9

10 11 12 13

14 15 16

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18

Across

1. A fish with whiskers.

6. A fish that is born in a river, grows up in a sea for several years, and then goes back to the river to lay eggs.

8. A group of fish.

10. A fish that people eat out of cans.

12. An orange fish that is often kept as a pet.

14. A large ferocious shark.

18. A place where fish live (saltwater).

Down

2. Fish use these to swim.

3. Fish have these on their skin.

4. A very small fish

5. The biggest fish. (Hint: It's a shark).

7. A dangerous meat-eating fish from the Amazon River.

9. ________-blooded.

11. A fish that lives in an anemone.

13. A place where fish live (freshwater).

14. Fish need these to breathe.

15. A very long fish that looks like a snake.

16. A place where fish live with fast, flowing water (freshwater).

17. A place where fish live with frogs and lily pads (freshwater).

Fish Crosswords

Mammals

Reptile Riddles

Generalization:

• Vertebrates are animals with backbones and usually has an exoskeleton.

• There are 5 classification of vertebrates namely: Amphibians, Birds, Fishes, Mammals, and Reptiles.

Evaluation

• Classify each animals using the following abbreviation.

• A – amphibians• B- birds• F- fishes• M- mammals• R- reptiles

How did you do?

• Count the numbers of correct answers and see how you score!

9-6 – All star zoologist 5-3 – Zoologist in training 2-0 – Pooper scooper

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