What Makes a Mammal a Mammal?
aligned to Ngss 3-ls4-3
Learning Objective
I can describe the characteristics that all mammals share.
Lesson Flow
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Mammals for Kids | Learn all about the unique characteristics of mammals and what mammals are!
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur.
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Almost all mammals give birth to live babies, and mothers nurse their young with milk.
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Mammals breathe with lungs and those that live on land have four limbs.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three characteristics that all mammals share.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
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