Naming fish and amphibians

I can name and group common animals that are fish and amphibians.

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I can name and group common animals that are fish and amphibians.

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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.

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.

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.

Arrange a visit to a local zoo or from a company that specialises in bringing animals into school.

Teacher tip

Collage materials, True/False statements and animal cards from the worksheet.

Adult supervision recommended

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