Biology II
Characteristics of Vertebrates_Modified
Name:
Task 1: Match the Definitions
Words:
Warm Blooded
Definitions:
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Animals with a spine made of bone
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Animals that need the sun to
Vertebrate
maintain their body temperature
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Scales
Animals that can maintain their
body temperature on their own
Cold Blooded
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Skin that feels wet
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Scales are tough, flat, and
overlapping layers on the skin that
Moist skin
protect, save water, and help
reptiles feel things
Live young
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When baby animals are born
directly from their mothers, instead
of hatching from eggs or being
born as eggs
Task 2: Listing
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List the 5 classes of vertebrates
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List the classes of vertebrates that are warm blooded
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List the classes of vertebrates that are cold blooded
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Task 3: Naming
Name the class of vertebrate that fits the definition below:
You can choose from the following: Mammals, Birds, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles
1. This type of animal has fur and feeds its young with milk
2. This type of animal has scales and lives on land
3. This type of animal has gills
4. This type of animal has moist skin
5. This type of animal is warm blooded and gives birth to live young
6. This type of animal has feathers
7. This type of animal is cold blooded, lays eggs, has fins and scales
8. This type of animal has wings
Task 4: Vertebrate or Invertebrate
Look at the photos below and identify if it is a vertebrate or invertebrate by circling the
correct answer
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Vertebrate or
Invertebrate
Task 5: Drawing
Choose one vertebrate class (birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, or amphibians) and create a
simple drawing or diagram highlighting its key characteristics. Label the important features.