Amphibians As Animals

The scene lets students explore the world of amphibians and observe the characteristics unique to them. Students will observe different species of amphibians and how they may look different within their kingdom yet share the key features that make them amphibians. They will look at the similarities and differences between frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.

# Learning objectives

Be able to describe the characteristics of amphibians{.info}

Be able to compare the different types of amphibians that exist{.info}

# What are Amphibians?{.objective .objective1}

In this section the characteristics of amphibians will be described. These characteristics: smooth, slimy skin, infants have gills and , adults have lungs and live on land mostly, eggs hatch in water and eggs have no outer shell, are typically used to classify amphibians as a group of vertebrates. In the scene, a range of amphibians can be observed. Here students should be able to identify the characteristics of amphibians and how the different species share these features.

# Different Types of Amphibians{.objective .objective2}

In this section different types of amphibians will be outlined. The species will be described and how they share the common features yet have their own differences as a specific species. By exploring the scene students will open a discussion to identify the characteristics that these examples share and what makes them different.

# Unusual Amphibians{.objective .objective3}

In this section unusual amphibians will be described. The key ideas will be how they are classified as amphibians, yet possess unique characteristics that are unusual to amphibians. Such an example is the Axolotl, an amphibian like no other. Unlike other amphibians that go through metamorphosis and develop adult features, the axolotl retains it juvenile features such as gills, and can live in water permanently, unlike other adult amphibians.

# Teacher Resources

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