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Give examples from each of the five categories of vertebrates (mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish and bird).
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Use the Vital Functions material to research and discuss characteristics of each vertebrate
(mammal: fur, warm blooded, lungs to breathe; amphibians: smooth skin; reptile: scaly skin, lay eggs; bird: feathers, lay eggs; fish: cold blooded, aquatic, scales; etc.).
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Complete a chart (template provided) of the Vital Functions of Vertebrate Animals. Be sure to include diagrams.
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Imagine that you have discovered a new species of animal, never before seen. Draw a picture of the animal, describe its physical and behavioral characteristics, describe its habitat, and make up a scientific name for it. Use your imaginations when creating your new species.
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Write a short story about the adventure your animal went through.
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P rewrite
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Edit
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Final draft
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Take the classification challenge. Go to http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bug/level1/interactive.htm
Click on “Classify This”
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Make point form notes on each information paragraph they reveal to you.
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Create a “Did you know” sheet using the facts you have learned.

An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.
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Include a map showing which animals are on the endangered list and their habitat
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Include a legend
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Include titles
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Include labels
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Include a compass rose showing north
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Shade and colour your map
OR
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Using a map of Canada, classify which species is prominent to each province.
Include the above checklist. Legend, titles, labels, compass rose, shade and colour your map.
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Using the Chinese Box, choose an animal to classify. Classify the Kindom, Phylum, Class,
Order, Family, Genus, and Species
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Create a mobile or flip book of your animal using the circular cut-outs, large to small, showing its classification.
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Classify as many people in your family as possible ex. Grandparents, parents and children. Be creative on how you want to display your family tree.