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Animal Kingdom
L3 - U6

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Unit Overview:

In “Animal Kingdom,” students embark on an enlightening journey into the animal world. This unit delves into various animal groups, from mammals and birds to fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and arachnids. Students will learn about the unique characteristics of each group, such as body structures, reproductive methods, and survival strategies. The unit emphasizes comparative studies, helping students recognize differences and similarities among animal groups. Through engaging activities and vivid descriptions, students will gain a deeper understanding of the animal kingdom, enriching their knowledge and English language skills.

  • Mammals, Warm-blooded, Live Young, Fur, Hair, Claws
  • Birds, Wings, Feathers, Beak, Hollow Bones, Talons
  • Fish, Wet Scales, Gills, Fins, Cold-blooded
  • Reptiles, Dry Scales, Lungs, Eggs, Amphibians, Smooth Skin, Gills, Lungs, Tadpole, Tail
  • Insects, Head, Thorax, Abdomen, Legs, Exoskeleton, Arachnids, Legs, Antennae, Wings, Venomous
  • Walk, Swing, Run, Climb, Hop, Swim, Crawl, Slither, Gallop, Fly, Glide, Jump
  • Grasshopper, Butterfly, Wolf, Gecko, Frog, Lion, Tick, Bird, Iguana, Parrot, Snake, Eagle, Alligator, Tarantula, Lady Bug, Camel, Scorpion
  • Mammals have hair or fur.
  • Birds have wings and feathers.
  • Fish have wet scales and gills.
  • Reptiles have dry scales.
  • Amphibians have smooth, wet skin.
  • Insects have a head, thorax, and abdomen.
  • Arachnids have eight legs and no antennae.
  • The lion was roaring.
  • The fish was swimming when a shark ate it.
  • The snake was slithering while the mouse was running.

Lesson 1 – Mammals

In this lesson, you learned about the fascinating world of mammals. You discovered that mammals have hair or fur, are warm-blooded, and give birth to live young. The activities and reading materials helped you understand the unique characteristics of mammals, like how they care for their young and their ability to regulate body temperature. Great job with the past progressive tense as well! Keep practicing by observing the mammals around you and describing their features.

Vocabulary: Mammals, Warm-blooded, Live young, Fur, Hair

 

Lesson 2 – Birds

This lesson introduced you to the wonderful world of birds. You learned that birds have wings, feathers, beaks, and hollow bones, which enable them to fly. The engaging video and activities helped you understand how birds care for their hatchlings and the different features that make birds unique. Well done on using past progressive tense to describe bird actions! Continue observing the birds around you and describing their characteristics.

Vocabulary: Birds, Wings, Feathers, Beak, Hollow bones

 

Lesson 3 – Fish

In this lesson, you explored the underwater world of fish. You learned about their wet scales, gills, and fins, and how they are cold-blooded creatures that lay eggs. The activities and reading passages provided a deep dive into the life of fish, their habitats, and their unique adaptations. Excellent work on practicing past progressive tense to describe fish actions! Keep observing fish and noting their unique features.

Vocabulary: Fish, Scales, Gills, Fins, Cold-blooded

 

Lesson 4 – Reptiles

This lesson took you into the intriguing world of reptiles. You discovered that reptiles have dry scales, breathe with lungs, and are cold-blooded. The engaging activities helped you learn about different reptiles and their characteristics, such as laying eggs and not caring for their offspring. Great job with the past progressive tense exercises! Keep learning about reptiles and their fascinating adaptations.

Vocabulary: Reptiles, Dry scales, Lungs, Cold-blooded, Eggs

 

Lesson 5 – Amphibians

In this lesson, you learned about the amazing world of amphibians. You discovered that amphibians have smooth, wet skin, breathe with gills as babies, and with lungs as adults. The lesson included interesting facts about their life cycle, from eggs to tadpoles to adult frogs. Well done on using past progressive tense to describe amphibian actions! Keep exploring the world of amphibians and their unique life cycles.

Vocabulary: Amphibians, Smooth skin, Gills, Lungs, Tadpole

 

Lesson 6 – Insects

In this lesson, you explored the world of insects. You learned that insects have a head, thorax, abdomen, six legs, and an exoskeleton. The activities and video helped you understand the life cycle of insects, from egg to adult. Keep practicing the past progressive tense to describe insect movements and actions.

Vocabulary: Insects, Head, Thorax, Abdomen, Legs, Exoskeleton

 

Lesson 7 – Arachnids

This lesson introduced you to the fascinating world of arachnids. You discovered that arachnids have eight legs, no antennae or wings, and some can be venomous. The activities and reading passages provided detailed information about different arachnids and their unique features. Keep practicing the past progressive tense to describe arachnid actions.

Vocabulary: Arachnids, Legs, Antennae, Wings, Venomous

 

Lesson 8 – Body Parts

In this lesson, you reviewed the different body parts of various animal groups, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and arachnids. The activities and comparisons helped you understand the unique features of each group and how they differ from one another. Great job practicing the past progressive tense to describe animal actions!

Vocabulary: Fur, Legs, Teeth, Claws, Tail, Beak, Wings, Feathers, Talons, Wet scales, Gills, Fins, Dry scales, Lungs, Smooth skin

 

Lesson 9 – Movements

This lesson focused on the different movements of animals. You learned various action verbs like walk, run, swim, and fly, and practiced using gerunds and past progressive tense to describe animal movements. Keep observing the different ways animals move and describing their actions using the vocabulary and grammar structures you learned.

Vocabulary: Walk, Swing, Run, Climb, Hop, Swim, Crawl, Slither, Gallop, Fly, Glide, Jump

 

Lesson 10 – Review

In this lesson, you reviewed all the vocabulary and concepts from the unit. You practiced describing animal movements, body parts, and using past progressive tense. This comprehensive review helped reinforce your understanding of the animal kingdom. Keep practicing and observing the animals around you to solidify your knowledge.

Vocabulary: Grasshopper, Butterfly, Wolf, Gecko, Frog, Lion, Tick, Bird, Iguana, Parrot, Snake, Eagle, Alligator, Tarantula, Lady Bug, Camel, Scorpion

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