ANIMALS OF OUR PLANET...WEEK 2

• Science
• Primary Education

ANIMALS OF OUR PLANET....DAY 1

Expected Learning Outcomes

Recapitulation of the concepts learnt in the chapter

Animals on our planet.

BIG QUESTION

How are we related to animals?

SEL ACTIVITY

Observe the given picture carefully.

Who do you think is the backbone of the family in the picture and why? (A picture of joint & nuclear family will be given to the children) 

WARM-UP

Children will attempt the liveworksheet followed by discussion.

Link: : https://www.liveworksheets.com/c?a=s&g=V&s=SCIENCE&t=lo16efqlt4x&sr=n&is=y&ms=ud&l=ur&i=dfsoss&r=mm&db=0&f=dzduzszx&cd=paj71retaz9mlixsnepjppvv2ngnxgpgmxn

NOTEBOOK WORK

C.F      ANIMALS ON OUR PLANET              S.NO

 12.7.21

Q1. Define the following terms:

1. Classification

2. Vertebrates

3. Arachnids

Q2. Shown below is the picture of a goldfish. Which of the following organs does the goldfish MOST LIKELY use to breathe?

1 lungs 2 gills 3 fins 4 tail

Q3. Some animals give birth to young ones. Some others lay eggs and hatch their young ones. Among these animals, which animal gives birth to young ones?

 1 rat 2 crab 3 frog 4 earthworm

Q4. Which of the following does NOT have a backbone?

 1 snake 2 rabbit 3 parrot 4 octopus

Q5. Differentiate between Insects and Arachnids on the following parameters:

1. Wings

2. Legs

3. Antenna

4. Number of body segments

CLOSURE

Discussion of notebook work

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

1. Identify the features of an animal.

2. Compare and contrast between Insects and Arachnids

 Yes, I know

 I need help

 No, I have doubts.

HOMEFUN

Read the chapter from STUDIO till page no. 39 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Describe the characteristics of Reptiles and compare Reptiles with Amphibians.

BIG QUESTION

How are we related to animals?

SEL ACTIVITY

CASE STUDY: Recently Family of 5 Lions were Spotted Walking on Road Near Gujarat’s Pipavav Port

What could be the reason for these lions walking on the roads of Gujarat?

WARM-UP

SEE, THINK and WONDER

CONTENT

Characteristics of Reptiles will be discussed.

STUDIO activity 2.10 - Compare and contrast between amphibians and reptiles, taking responses and followed by the discussion with children.

PROPOSED QUESTIONS

Q1. Chameleon is a reptile. Describe various features of Chameleon.

Q2. Compare the characteristics of Reptiles and Amphibians on the basis of following parameters:

1. Skin

2. Locomotion

3. Respiration

4. Reproduction

5. Vertebral column

CLOSURE

Q1. Chameleon is a reptile. Describe various features of Chameleon.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

1. Compare and contrast between the characteristics of Reptiles and Amphibians.

 Yes, I know

 I need help

 No, I have doubts.

HOMEFUN

Q1.Compare the characteristics of Salamander and Turtle.

TO BE DONE IN NOTEBOOK

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Describe the characteristics of Birds and Mammals.

SEL ACTIVITY

 Read the conversation between 2 Mammals and answer the question that follow

Elephant: Hey Birdie! Today is my first birthday! When is yours?

Bird: Happy Birthday to you! I am not sure if it is the day my mom laid the eggs or the day, I hatched from it.

Elephant: Hahahaha! You should celebrate on both days.

Q1. How many birthdays do you celebrate in a year?

Q2. Do you think you are more like the bird or the Elephant? State your reasons.

WARM-UP

Identify the difference between the two birds.

CONTENT

 Will explain the characteristics of Birds followed by discussion.

PROPOSED QUESTIONS

Q1. Peter and James are playing a game. Peter has to find out what James is thinking about by asking questions. James can only answer 'yes' or 'no'. If James was thinking of a bird, which of these questions should Peter ask to guess correctly?

 1 Is it an animal?

2 Does it lay eggs?

 3 Can its ears be seen?

4 Does it have feathers?

Q2. How do feathers help a bird? P. to fly

Q. to keep warm

R. to attack their enemies

• 1 only P

• 2 only P and Q

• 3 only P and R

• 4 all - P, Q and R

CLOSURE

Children will attempt Studio activity 2.12 (page-43) followed by discussion.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Now I can,

1. Describe the characteristics of Birds.

 Yes, I know

 I need help

HOMEFUN

Children will attempt Studio activity 2.11page-42)