Animal Movement
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Teacher Notes
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​Download the PDF below.
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Print and laminate the animal cards.
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Cut the animal cards and mix them up.
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Have a classroom discussion on the various modes of movement between different animals.
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Prompt the students to consider the reasons why different types of animals move differently (environment, predators, etc.).
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Demonstrate to the students how to sort the animal cards under the 3 different categories.
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You can check answers using the chart provided.
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Ask the students higher order questions.
Questions
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​How does an animal's environment impact how it moves? - Animals often adapt to their environment.
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Are there any animals that can move in more than one way? - Penguins can swim and walk.
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What do all animals have in common? - All animals move, breath, and have babies.