The Process 

#1

  1. First you'll be assigned a scientist partner to work with you.
  2. Print out the Venn Diagram for your notes.
  3. Go to Reptiles and Amphibians.
  4. Write on the Venn Diagram how they are the same and how they are different.
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#2

  1. Next, go to the Amphibian and Reptile Fact Sheets.
  2. Add to your Venn Diagram. 
  3. Look at the similarities and differences you have noted.
  4. Brainstorm - What would be a good first question to ask when you are looking at animal and trying to determine if it is an amphibian or reptile?
  5. Write it down.

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#3
Next, let's visit The National Zoo Reptile & Amphibian photo gallery. Click 'next photo' to view the next slide. Continue in this way until you have viewed all the slides for amphibians and reptiles. There are 14 photos. As you view the photographs, decide with your partner whether the animal shown is an amphibian or a reptile. What makes it so?  Ask of each creature in the slide show the following question:
(Fill in the blanks)
   IS IT    S _ _ LY  OR  S M _ O _ _?

Print out the Answer Sheet to write your responses.

Visit the Reptile & Amphibian photo gallery.  
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Go to Answers page.
Extra fun, when you finish.
 
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