Grouping Animals Li-We are learning about the main groups of animals Sc-We are able to successfully group animals.

What is a Reptile? A reptile is an animal that has dry, rough, scaly skin. It has lungs for breathing. A reptile is clod-blooded and has a backbone. Most reptiles hatch from eggs.

What is a Mammal? A mammal is an animal whose babies are fed with milk from the mother’s body. It has a back bone and a well-developed brain. A mammal has fur or hair. It is warm blooded.

What is a Bird? A bird is an animal that has feathers. It is warm blooded, hatches from an egg, and has a back bone. It has a beak, two legs, and two wings.

What is a fish? A fish is an animal that lives in water and breaths through gills. It has aback bone. Most fish have fins, are covered with scales, and are cold- blooded.

What is an Insect? An insect is a small animal with six legs. Its body is divided into three main parts 1.Head 2.Thorax 3.Abdomen. 4.An insect has a hard outer covering called an exoskeleton. Most insects have wings and a pair of antennae.

What is an Amphibian? An amphibian is an animal that usually lives part of its life in water and part of its life on land. It is cold-blooded and has a back bone. Most amphibians have smooth, moist skin and no scales.