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Science 6
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Characteristics of Vertebrates

Self-Learning Module
Learner’s Material

“Una sa tanan, BATA: Buligan, Amligan, Tudluan, Alalayan!”

DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY

Science – Grade 6
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 2 – Module 5 – Characteristics of Vertebrates
First Edition, 2020

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 Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is a stand-alone resource material in
Science which is intended for the learners of the Division of Bacolod City. Learners
who do not have online accessibility or who do not want to risk face-to-face learning
may utilize this module. This includes a learner-friendly pretest, self-check exercises,
and other modes of instruction for learners and teachers who are geographically
remote from each other. This covers topics in Grade 5 in the 2nd Quarter with
corresponding activities for learners to achieve the most essential learning
competencies and lesson objectives.
Each exercise in this module is designed for independent learning and
practice. However, ensure that the learners’ parents, elder siblings, guardians, or
relatives at home will guide and support them as they accomplish the given tasks.
Furthermore, explain to students that taking the tests diligently will allow them to
learn their lessons for their academic progress. Most importantly, remind them to
answer the given activities on a separate answer sheet and handle this module with
utmost care.

For the learner:

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is a learner-friendly resource material in
Science that is specifically designed for your learning needs and progress. Your
patience and dedication in reading and answering the exercises will help you
successfully achieve the objectives. You are free to ask assistance from your
teachers, parents, siblings, friends, and family members whom you think can help
you best. Read each lesson carefully and follow the instructions for your activities.
Remember to answer the given exercises on a separate sheet of paper.
When you are done, kindly submit it to your teacher who will check and evaluate
your level of competency.

You can do it! Good luck and God bless.

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Parts of the Self-Learning Module

The following are the parts of this module that will help you finish your tasks.
Read the following descriptions below to better understand each part.

This part will be your guide to learn in the

I Need to Know specific lessons specifically your skills and
competencies.
This contains a 10-item pre-test that will
I Wi l l Check on Thi s check what you already know.

This section will give you the topic,

Lesson Overvi ew information, and concepts as a brief
discussion for you to learn.

It is in this part that the new lesson will be

introduced to you in different ways: a story, a
I Wi l l Do Thi s poem, a problem opener, an activity, or a
situation. You will be given specific
instructions on how to go about the activity.

This section includes activities or exercises

I Appl y Thi s that will help you apply your knowledge to
real-life situations.
This provides you with questions and
I Practi ce Thi s exercises to help you deepen your
understanding of the concept.
This part helps you generalize your
I Learned Thi s understanding of the concepts. This includes
a short fill-in the blanks summary of the topic.
This is composed of 10-item exercises to
assess if you have attained the learning
I Test Mysel f
competency.
This is a list of all sources used in developing
References
this module

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 I Need t o Know

This module is designed and written with you in mind. This will help and test
you to determine the distinguishing characteristics of vertebrates (S6MTIIe-f-3).
The scope of this module allows you to use it in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order of
information in which you read can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
This module is composed of one lesson only:
• Lesson 1- Vertebrates

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different characteristics of vertebrates; and
2. classify the vertebrate animals according to their groups.
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 I Will Check on This

Read each sentence carefully. Select the letter of the best answer.

1. How many kinds of classification do animals are divided into?

a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four

2. What are the classifications of animals?

a. domestic and wild
b. exotic and indigenous
c. indoor and outdoor
d. invertebrate and vertebrate

3. How can you classify the animals?

a. according to adaptation
b. according to distinctive characteristics
c. according to population growth
d. according to survival rate

4. Which of the following animals is an example of a vertebrate?

a. crab
b. snail
c. snake
d. worm

5. Which of the following is not an example of a vertebrate?

a. butterfly
b. cat
c. dog
d. elephant

6. Which of the following is not a group of vertebrates?

a. birds
b. fishes
c. mammals
d. sponges

7. Which of the following is one of the characteristics of vertebrates?

a. less growing muscles
b. organized nervous system
c. remain small in size
d. slow movement

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8. Which of the animals is an amphibian?
a. Cat
b. Dog
c. Frog
d. Ostrich

9. Which of the following animals is NOT a reptile?

a. Lizard
b. Salamander
c. Snake
d. Turtle

10. What is a cold-blooded animal?

a. It is another term for a vertebrate.
b. It is an animal with a constant body temperature.
c. It is an animal that can maintain its body temperature.
d. It is an animal whose internal temperature varies with the surroundings.

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 Lesson

1 Vertebrates

Lesson Overview
The most common characteristic of vertebrates is the presence of the
backbone. Vertebrates belong to the Phylum Chordata. Chordates (or vertebrates)
have internal skeletons called endoskeletons made of bones or cartilage. They each
have a nerve cord that runs down their backs, known as a central nervous system.
They have specialized body systems for the jobs of digestion, circulation, and
respiration. The vertebrate group is large and diverse so it is subdivided into five
groups: birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

Table 1. Classification of Vertebrates

Vertebrate Description Examples
Group
Warm-Blooded – animals who can regulate their body temperature
1. Birds Animals that:
-have bodies covered with
feathers
-have wings and claws
-mostly can fly due to hollow
bones
- reproduce by laying hard-
shelled eggs
-have horny beaks
- breath through their lungs

2. Mammals Animals that:

- they give birth to their young
- have mammary glands
(produce milk to nourish
their young)
- have babies that born alive
and look like their parents
- their bodies are covered with
hair or fur
-have two sets of limbs used for
movement and obtaining
food.

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 Vertebrate Description Examples
Group
Cold Blooded – animals whose body temperature changes depending on the temperature of
their surroundings
3. Fishes Animals that:
- lives in water
-have scales, tail, and fins
-have gills for breathing
- some are egg layers, others
are livebearers

4. Amphibians Animals that:

- have thin, soft, and slimy
skin
- live both on land and water
- eggs are covered with a
jelly-like substance

5. Reptiles Animals that:

- have dry scaly scales or
plates
- live in water but lay eggs on
land
-eggs covered with leathery
shells

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 I Will Do This

Activity 1: What am I?
Study the examples of vertebrate animals below and match them to the class
that they belong to based on their distinctive characteristics. Write the letters of the
correct answer on a separate sheet of pad paper.

ANIMALS DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS

COLUMN A COLUMN B
_____ 1.
a. AMPHIBIANS
These animals can live both on land
and in water. They have moist,
smooth skin.

_____ 2. b. MAMMALS
They are warm-blooded animals that
produce milk to feed their young.
Mammals have hair or fur on their
body.

_____ 3.
c. BIRDS
These warm-blooded animals lay
eggs and have feathers.

d. REPTILES
_____ 4.
These cold-blooded animals lay
eggs on land and have scaly dry
skin.

e. FISH
Fish are cold-blooded animals that
live in the water. They have scales,
______ 5.
fins, and gills.

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Analysis Questions:

1. What are the five (5) classifications of vertebrate animals?

a. __________
b. __________
c. __________
d. __________
e. __________

2. How will you describe vertebrate animals? Put a ( / ) check on the space
provided.
 ____ bones are replaced with cartilage
 ____ without backbones
 ____ have a developed brain ( in a skull )
 ____ have a complex nervous system

Choose the animal that doesn’t belong to the group.

1. pig cow snake
2. lizard whale crocodile
3. toad newt eel
4. ostrich eagle turtle
5. milkfish penguin shark

I Apply This

Fill-out the table by giving the details of animals found in your community. An
example is provided below.
Animals Food Eaten Habitat Body Structure Defense Mechanism
Example Body covered Uses its fangs to
with fur and has protect itself from
Dog meat land four legs enemies
1.

2.

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 I Learned This
Write your answer in your answer sheet.

I have learned that vertebrates are animals with a backbone. Vertebrates are subdivided
into five groups. (Write your answers in your answer sheet or Science notebook)

Vertebrates Characteristic
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Multiple Choice. Read each item carefully. Select the letter of the best answer.
1. What is a vertebrate?
a. animals which can only produce milk
b. group of animals having backbone
c. an insect that can fly
d. organisms that are unique in nature

2. Which of the following is an example of a vertebrate?

a. air moving from east to west
b. chicken laying eggs
c. drawing of a person’s face
d. wood turning into coal

3. Which of the following is not a group of vertebrates?

a. amphibian
b. birds
c. fish
d. insect

4. How are vertebrates grouped?

a. according to their color
b. according to their distinctive nature of adaptation
c. according to their distinguishing characteristics
d. according to their habitat

5. Which of the following statement is false?

a. Lizard is an example of a reptile.
b. Horse is an example of a mammal.
c. Jellyfish is an example of fish.
d. Turtle is an example of an amphibian.

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References

Delia C. Navaza, Jojo L. Potenciano, Pauline V. Quodala, author, Teresita F.

Religioso, coordinator. By: Navaza, Delia C -Science for active learning 6

Evelyn Castante-Padpad, author ; Nenita A. Apolinario, coordinator ; Gil Nonato C.

Santos, consultant. by Padpad, Evelyn Castante- | Apolinario, Nenita A | Santos, Gil
Nonato C.The new Science links 6 : worktext in Science and Technology Prentice
Hall Science Human Biology and Health

Sarte, Evelyn, et.al. 2016.Science Beyond Borders 6.Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.

https://vetmed.tamu.edu/peer/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2020/04/Organ-systems-working-
together.pdf

http://sciencenetlinks.com/student-teacher-sheets/integumentary-system/

https://emilymintegumentary.weebly.com/blog/muscular-integumentary-system

https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/organ.html

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 Answer Key

I WILL CHECK ON THIS

1. B I PRACTICE THIS I LEARNED THIS
1. Snake
2. D 2. Whale Refer from Lesson Overview
3. C 3. Eel
4. Turtle
4. C 5. Penguin
5. A I TEST MYSELF
1. B.
6. D I APPLY THIS
2. B
7. B
(answers may vary) 3. D.
8. C
4. C.
9. B 5. C.
10. D

I WILL DO THIS
1. E.
2. B.
3. A.
4. D.
5. C
Analysis Questions:
1. (in any order)
a. Mammals
b. Birds
c. Reptiles
d. Amphibians
e. fish
2.
__/_ bones are replaced with
cartilage
____ without backbones
__/_ have a developed brain (
in a skull )
_/_ have a complex nervous
system

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 Post Test

Multiple Choice. Read each item carefully. Select the letter of the best answer.
1. Which animal has gills when young, and develops lungs during the adult
stage?
a. fish
b. frog
c. turtle
d. crocodile

2. Different kinds of parrots are classified as birds because their bodies are
covered with _______.
a. fur
b. gills
c. scales
d. feathers

3. Our body temperature remains at 37 degrees Celcius even if it is very cold

because we are ______.
a. amphibians.
b. cold-blooded.
c. warm-blooded
d. adjusted to the temperature of the environment.

4. Which of the following is not true about vertebrates?

a. defined internal skeleton system
b. loosely organized nervous system
c. have an advanced sensory organ
d. have the most advanced system of their body

5. To which group can we include the dolphins?

a. chicken, parrot, duck

b. dog, cat, mouse, goat
c. snake, crocodile, turtle
d. frog, iguana, salamander

6. Why bats are considered mammals?

a. because their babies are born alive and they have mammary glands
b. because they can fly and have wings
c. because their bodies have slimy skin
d. because they lay eggs with shells

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7. Which of the following animals does not belong to the group penguins,
ostrich, duck, whale?
a. duck
b. whale
c. ostrich
d. penguins

8. Which group of animals can live both on land and water?

a. birds
b. reptiles
c. mammals
d. amphibians

9. Study some physical characteristics of the three animals below?

a. Characteristics of the Animal

Animal Body With wings Feet
Covering
1 fur none hooves
2 fur none paws with claws
3 fur yes fingers with claws

a. Birds
b. reptiles
c. mammals
d. amphibians

10. Which group of animals from the Philippines is classified as reptiles?

a. tamaraw, butanding, Philippine eagle

b. sawa, tuko , palaka
c. maya, pugo, paniki
d. kobra, pawikan, bayawak

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Post Test – Key Answer (For Teacher’s Use Only. Do not
attach this portion to the SLM for students)

1. B. 6. A.
2. D. 7. B.
3. C. 8. D.
4. B. 9. C.
5. B. 10. D.

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