Naming fish and amphibians
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name and group common animals that are fish and amphibians.
Key learning points
- Fish are animals that live in water and have gills on the side of their head to help them breathe.
- Amphibians are animals that are able to live on land and in water.
- Most fish have scales on their bodies, amphibians do not have scales.
- Different fish and amphibians have different names.
- Animals can be sorted into fish and amphibians using simple classification skills.
Keywords
Animals - An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
Fish - A fish is a cold-blooded animal that has fins and a tail, and uses gills to breathe underwater.
Amphibian - An amphibian is a cold-blooded animal that has moist skin, lays eggs and can live on land and in water.
Gills - A gill is what allows animals that live in water to breathe.
Scales - Scales are overlapping plates that cover an animal's body.
Common misconception
Everything that lives in water is a fish and that fish cannot breathe underwater.
Examples of fish and amphibians with explanation that both can live in water. Explanation that fish use gills to breathe underwater.
Teacher tip
Arrange a visit to a local zoo or from a company that specialises in bringing animals into school.
Equipment
Collage materials, True/False statements and animal cards from the worksheet.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Birds are covered in ...
Q2.Which of these animals is not a bird?
Q3.Reptiles have a body that is covered in ...
Q4.Match the animal to its name.
frog
blue tit
alligator
owl
Q5.Reptiles and birds ...
Q6.Which animals below are birds?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where do fish live?
Q2.Most fish are covered in ...
Q3.True or false? Amphibians only live in water.
Q4.What is the name of this fish?
Q5.What do fish use to breathe under the water?
Q6.Which of the animals below are amphibians?
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