Prepared for fourth grade science class

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What is a reptile?

• Prepared for fourth grade science class
• By Chris Bruner

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Reptiles...

• are cold-blooded
• breathe using lungs
• have scaly, dry skin
• include lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and
  alligators

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The Differences Between Reptiles and Amphibians

• Reptiles use lungs to breathe
• Reptiles have scales on their skin
• Reptiles have hard and dry skin

• Amphibians use gills to breathe
• Amphibians dont have scales on their skin
• Amphibians have soft and moist skin

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What Youll Need To Do

• You need to get a piece of paper and a pencil or
  pen
• Or, you may click on the provided link to take
  you to an activity sheet you can print out
• Circle yes if its a reptile, circle no if its
  not a reptile

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Is This A Reptile?

• An alligator

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Is This A Reptile?

• A frog

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Is This A Reptile?

• A fish

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Is This A Reptile?

• A turtle

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Is This A Reptile?

• A lizard

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Is This A Reptile?

• A snake

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Time To Check Answers

• Lets see how you did

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Answers
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Activity Sheet
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References

• Fenton, C. and Pallas, D. (1961) Reptiles and
  their world. The John Day Company. New York.
• http//gatorland.com
• http//forums.kingsnake.com