Animal Group Basics

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Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

K: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12B; 13B
1: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11A; 13A
2: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B; 12A; 13B-C
3: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B-C; 13A
4: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B
5: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12A & C; 13A

Discovery TrunksAdaptation Investigations Animal Adaptations More Than a Drop

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This lesson includes handouts for both primary and intermediate grade level students. Determine which sheets are appropriate for your grade level and make copies for students.
The Primary Reading pages and the Intermediate Reading pages are to be used according to appropriate grade levels.
The Labeling Sheets are intended to be used with primary students.
The Graphic Organizer is intended to be used with intermediate students.

K: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12B; 13B
1: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11A; 13A
2: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B; 12A; 13B-C
3: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B-C; 13A
4: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11B
5: 1A & E-F; 3A-C; 5D & F-G; 11; 12A & C; 13A

Animal Group Basics, Primary Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

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Discussion
Activity
Wrap-up
Extension

Animal Group Basics, Intermediate Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

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March 12, 2026
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K 1 2 3 4 5

Topics

Adaptations Anatomy / Structure / Function Basic Needs Classification Habitats and Ecosystems

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Poster / Visual Aid Research

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English Language Arts & Reading

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Adaptation Basic Needs Biotic Cold-Blooded Habitat Land Stewardship Living Structure Warm-Blooded

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Animal Group Basics

Animal Group Basics

Animal Group Basics

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Animal Group Basics, Primary Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

Background

Discussion

Activity

Wrap-up

Extension

Animal Group Basics, Intermediate Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

Background

Discussion

Activity

Wrap-up

Extension

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Animal Group Basics

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Activity Preparation

Animal Group Basics, Primary Students Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

Background

Discussion

Activity

Wrap-up

Extension

Animal Group Basics, Intermediate Students Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

Background

Discussion

Activity

Wrap-up

Extension

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Animal Group Basics, Primary Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.

Animal Group Basics, Intermediate Students
Students will identify characteristics of animals from six animal groups, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Students will relate animal body parts to survival and basic needs.