Where

do we
belong?
A Strategic Intervention
Material
in Science Grade 5
Prepared by:
RENEJANE R. ABALLE
Teacher - III
 GUIDE CARD

There are different

kinds of animals.
One main group of
animals has
backbones.
 GUIDE CARD

Hi… I’m Simba.

And this is Birdie. We We are here to
will help you give help you explore
examples of the world of
vertebrates and classify animals with
them into mammals, backbones.
birds, reptiles,
amphibians & fishes

And this is Fishie. We

will also help you
identify characteristics
of each group of
vertebrates

So what are you waiting for..

Come on let’s find it out..
 ACTIVITY 1
Match us…
Tell whether the animals are examples of fishes,
reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. Connect
the dots to indicate the answer.

Amphibians

Mammals

Fish

Reptiles

Birds
 ACTIVITY 2
Take me there…
Classify the following animals: Write your answers inside the
box.the box
Frog Parrot salamander owl
Crocodile Bat eagle toad
Whale Bangus (milk fish) turtle tuna
Pig Snake cobra mudfish
Cow eel Monkey lion

FISH MAMMALS REPTILES

1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
AMPHIBIANS BIRDS
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
 ACTIVITY 3
Guess me…
Identify whether the characteristics written below are for
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or fish.

1. They are covered with scales and breathe

through their gills.

2. They live both on land and in water.

3. They feed their young with milk.

4. Their bodies are covered with feathers.

5. They have dry scaly skins.

 Assessment Card
How far have you gone
nAo. w
Cr?
oss out the name of animal that
does not belong to the group.

1. goat, cow, owl, dog

2. hen, goose, duck, fish
3. snake, turtle, bat alligator
4. tadpole, mouse, toad, frog
5. whale, rays, shark, carp
B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer
below.
Fishes Birds reptiles amphibians
mammals
1. The are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies
are built for flying.
2. The only animals that give milk to their young are .
3. Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of

4. These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of

their life in water and part on land.
5. These are animals with scales and live in the water all their
lives.
 Enrichment Card
Help me please…
Unscramble the letters to form the word that is
described by each statement.he box

1. (ILEREPT)A vertebrate that can live in land and

water and has tougher skin.

2. (LGILS) Fish use this to breathe underwater.

3. (ALAERSANDM) This is an amphibian with a tail.

4. (MPAHIANBI) A vertebrate that looks like a fish

when young.

5. (ASLESC) These cover the skin of fishes.

 Reference Card
Fish
The gills are their breathing organs.
They are cold blooded.
They reproduced by laying eggs which are hatched into smaller fish.
Amphibian
They lay eggs.
They can live both on land and in water.
They have smooth skin.
They have gills for breathing at an early stage.
Reptiles
They can live well on land.
Their skin are tough dry and covered with thick scales made of protein.
Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs.
They are cold-blooded
Birds
They have the ability to fly.
Feathers cover the whole body of a bird.
All birds reproduce by laying eggs
They are warm-blooded.
Mammals
Mammals are animals that provide milk for their young.
Mammals give birth to their young alive.
They are warm blooded.
 References

Lesson Plans in Elementary Science Grade V

Science for Daily Use 5

The wonders of Science (Worktext)

Science & Health for Everyone 5

Headways in Science & Health Today 5

 ANSWER KEY
Match us… Activity 1
Tell whether the animals are examples of fishes,
reptiles, amphibians, mammals,and birds. Connect
the dots to indicate the answer.

Amphibians

Mammals

Fish

Reptiles

Birds
 ANSWER KEY
Take me there… Activity 2

Classify the following animals: Write your answers inside the

box.the box
Frog Parrot salamander owl
Crocodile Bat eagle toad
Whale Bangus (milk fish) turtle tuna
Pig Snake cobra mudfish
Cow eel Monkey lion

FISH MAMMALS REPTILES

1. Bangus 1. Pig 1. Crocodile
2. tuna 2. Cow 2. Snake
3. mudfish 3. Monkey 3. turtle
4. eel 4. lion 4. cobra
5. 5. Whale 5.

AMPHIBIANS BIRDS
1. Frog 1. eagle
2. salamander 2. Parrot
3. toad 3. Bat
4. 4. owl
5. 5.
 Activity 3
Guess me… Answer Key

Identify whether the characteristics written below are for

mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or fish.

Fish 1. They are covered with scales and breathe

through their gills.
Amphibians
2. They live both on land and in water.
Mammal
s 3. They feed their young with milk.
Birds
4. Their bodies are covered with feathers.
Reptiles
5. They have dry scaly skins.
 Assessment Card
How far have you gone now? Answer Key
A. Cross out the name of animal that
does not belong to the group.

1. goat, cow, owl, dog

2. hen, goose, duck, fish
3. snake, turtle, bat alligator
4. tadpole, mouse, toad, frog
5. whale, rays, shark, carp
B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer
below.
fishes birds reptiles amphibians
mammals
1. The birds are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies are
built for flying.
2. The only animals that give milk to their young are mammals
3. Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of reptiles.
4. These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of
their life in water and part on land. amphibian
5. These are animals with scales and live in the water all their
lives.
fishes
 Enrichment Card
Help me please… Answer Key

Unscramble the letters to form the word that is

described by each statement.he box

Reptile 1. (ILEREPT)A vertebrate that can live in land and

water and has tougher skin.
Gills
2. (LGILS) Fish use this to breathe underwater.

Salamander 3. (ALAERSANDM) This is an amphibian with a tail.

Amphibian 4. (MPAHIANBI) A vertebrate that looks like a fish

when young.
Scales
5. (ASLESC) These cover the skin of fishes.
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