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REPTILES
NATURAL SCIENCE
Different Reptiles
Key Concept
: Recognizing different types of reptiles.
-Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.
-They include animals like crocodiles, snakes, lizards and turtles.
-Snakes are reptiles with long, thin bodies and no legs with more than 3000 species worldwide. (Twinkl, n.d.)
Activity:
Observing and Drawing reptiles
Using toy reptiles, a habitat will be set up. Student's will observe the toys using magnifying glasses then draw what they see.
Characteristics of Reptiles
Key Concept
: Understanding the unique characteristics of reptiles.
-Reptiles are characterised by their scales and their ability to lay eggs. -Reptiles are tetrapod vertebrates, meaning that they all have back-bones and that the majority have four legs, with snakes being the exception. -Their skin is made up of scales, this means that they often shed the outer layer of their skin.(Twinkl, n.d.)
Activity
: Sorting and Classifying reptiles.
Using different pictures, the learners will classify them in different containers with labels such as, "big/small", "long/short", "smooth/bumpy".
TECHNOLOGY
Characteristics of Reptiles
*Key Concept
: Identifying the features and traits of reptiles.
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Reptiles come in many different shapes and sizes. Crocodiles, lizards, snakes and turtles are all reptile A reptile’s skin is usually scaly or boney. The reptile’s scaly or boney skin can also act as armour, protecting it from predators. (Twinkl, n.d.)
Activity:
Making Reptiles from Recycled Materials
Using different recycled materials, students will make their own reptiles.
Reptile Diets
Key Concept
: Learning about the dietary needs of reptiles.
-Reptiles eat many different kinds of foods.
-Some reptiles are herbivores, while some are carnivorous.
-Foods reptiles eat: insects, fruits, vegetables, rodents, other reptiles, large mammals.
-Most reptiles are carnivores.(Twinkl, n.d.)
Activity
: Making Reptile Feeders
Design and build feeders for feeding reptiles, using recycled materials.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Reptiles and Our World.
Activity
: Create posters showing ways in which humans can help protect reptiles and their habitats
Students draw or create posters showing ways in which humans can help protect reptiles and their habitats, such as reducing pollution, conserving water, and preserving natural areas.
Key Concept
: Understanding the impact of reptiles on our ecosystem and daily lives.
-Reptiles play an important role in the life of humans.
They keep the populations of small animals under control.
-Many reptile species are facing threats due to habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade.
Reptiles are also kept as pets.(CK-12, n.d.)
Reptile Habitats and Environments
*Key Concept
: Learning about the different habitats where reptiles live.
Reptiles are found all over the world except Antarctica.
-Reptiles live in countries with hotter or tropical climates.
-A habitat is an area with specific resources that suit the needs of certain species.
-Marine reptiles, are reptiles that live in water.
-Marine reptiles can be found in many different types of water – from the warm temperature waters of the tropics to cold polar waters. (Twinkl, n.d.)
Activity
: Drawing habitats.
Students will create simple dioramas or habitat scenes.Create a scene depicting the environment and the reptiles that live there. They can draw plants, rocks, and other features to represent the habitat.