What Makes a Mammal a Mammal?

3rd GradeScience60 min

aligned to Ngss 3-ls4-3

Learning Objective

I can describe the characteristics that all mammals share.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Mammals for Kids | Learn all about the unique characteristics of mammals and what mammals are!

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Guided Notes

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur.

  • Almost all mammals give birth to live babies, and mothers nurse their young with milk.

  • Mammals breathe with lungs and those that live on land have four limbs.

Practice

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three characteristics that all mammals share.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
  • Printable student handouts

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