Teacher: Miss Kerr
Grade: 4
Subject: Science
Duration: 45 Minutes
Objective: Classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates
Introduction
Good Afternoon my grade 4 students for today’s lesson we will be focusing on Vertebrates and Invertebrates animals. Vertebrate animals have a skeletal structure with a spinal column or backbone while invertebrates do not have a backbone. Vertebrate animals can be classified into five main groups:
- fish
- amphibians
- reptiles
- birds
- mammals.
In contrast, Invertebrates can be classified as:
- worms
- spiders
- crabs
- lobster
- clams
- squids.
Task
The students will:
1. Watch and listen attentively to the video, so that they can respond to the questions asked.
2. Indicate clear understanding by providing their view and reasoning when responding to questions.
Process
Here are the links for the videos explaining what are Vertebrate and Invertebrate animals.
Vertebrate and Invertebrate animals | Video for Kids - YouTube
Evaluation
Students can use Google Sheets or Google Forms to complete the worksheet.
Click on the links below to access the "digital worksheet" on Vertebrate and Invertebrate animals
Science (Vertebrate and Invertebrate animals) - Google Sheets
The image below is an example of the worksheet
Rubric for the worksheet
| Criteria | Mark |
| Filling in the blank | 2 Marks each |
|
Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates under the correct headings |
2 Marks each |
| Language | 3 Marks |
| Total | 45 Marks |
Conclusion
Students should be able to identify vertebrates and invertebrates correctly in preparation for a pop quiz next class.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND