Circle Time 17

Circle Time 17
Animals and Their Habitats

Week 1: Mammals Day 1
Q: Can mammals lay eggs?
A: No, they can’t. They give birth to babies.
Q: Can mammals produce milk?
A: Yes, they can. They produce milk to feed their babies.
Q: Can mammals fly?
A: No, they can’t. Bats are the only mammals that can fly.
Q: Can mammals walk and run?
A: Yes, they can. Mammals on land have four legs to walk and run.
Q: Can mammals bite something with their teeth?
A: Yes, they can. Most animals have teeth, but an anteater doesn’t have any teeth.
Q: Can mammals breathe?
A: Yes, they can. They have lungs to breathe air.
Q: What do we call mammals that eat only plants?
A: We call them herbivores. Cows, horses, and pandas are herbivores.
Q: What do we call mammals that eat only meat?
A: We call them carnivores. Lions, tigers, and hyenas are carnivores.
Q: What do we call mammals that eat plants and meat?
A: We call them omnivores. People and some bears are omnivores.
Q: What do we call mammals that eat insects?
A: We call them insectivores. Anteaters and pangolins are insectivores.
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Q: Do all mammals give birth to only one offspring?
A: No, they don’t. They breed multiple offspring.
Q: What animals breed multiple offspring?
A: Rabbits, dogs, and cats can produce multiple litters.
Q: What is the fastest land mammal in the world?
A: A cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
https://i.imgur.com/b3xs5lX.mp4
Q: What is the smallest mammal in world?
A: A bumblebee bat is the smallest mammal in the world.
Q: What is the largest mammal in the world?
A: A blue whale is the largest mammal in the
world.
Q: What is the loudest mammal in the world?
A: A sperm whale is the loudest mammal in the world.
https://youtu.be/HS9OIBifQVw?t=61
Q: What is the most intelligent mammal in the world?
A: A chimpanzee is the most intelligent mammal in the world.
Q: What is the slowest land animal in the world?
A: A three-toed sloth is the slowest land mammal in the world.
Q: How do elephants communicate with others?
A: They use their trunks to communicate with others.
https://youtu.be/F1zApA1NE6M?t=9
Q: How do whales communicate with others?
A: They use their sounds to communicate with others.
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Q: How do monkeys show affection?
A: They use touch to show affection.

Q: How do skunks scare enemies?
A: They use their smell to scare enemies.

Q: How do wolves communicate with others?
A: They howl to call others.
https://youtu.be/BCPlnvVkZ-I?t=4
Q: How do people communicate with others?
A: They use gestures and langues to communicate with others.
https://youtu.be/bDFxr6dMJUE?t=94
Week 2: Reptiles & Amphibians Day 1
Q: What is a reptile?
A: It is an animal that moves on its belly or on short legs.

Q: Why do reptiles have scales?
A: They have scales for protection.

Q: What does cold-blooded mean?
A: The animal’s body temperature depends on the temperature

outside.
Q: What do most reptiles lay?
A: Most reptiles lay eggs. Crocodiles and tortoises lay hard-shelled

eggs. Snakes and most lizards lay eggs with softer leathery shells.
Q: What does a lizard look like?
A: It has scales, a long body, and a pointy tail.

Q: Why are chameleons special?
A: They are special because they can change color.

Q: Where do reptiles live?
A: Most reptiles live on land and in dry habitats.

Q: What does a snake use to slither?
A: A snake uses its whole body to slither.

Q: How do reptiles breathe?
A: Many reptiles breathe through their lungs.

Q: How do you know if a snake is poisonous?
A: A snake with a rattle is poisonous. Some snakes with bright

colors are poisonous too.
Q: What is a crocodile?
A: A crocodile is a dangerous and scaly animal.

Q: What do tortoises have?
A: Tortoises have a hard outer shell to protect themselves.

Q: Where do amphibians live?
A: They live in the water and on land.

Q: Where do amphibians hatch from?
A: Most amphibians hatch from eggs.

Q: Where do amphibians begin their life?
A: All amphibians begin their life in water with gills and tails.
Q: What are amphibians’ prey?
A: Their prey includes insects, worms, and some small mammals

like mice.
Q: Why is an amphibian’s skin special?
A: It is special because it can absorb air and water.

Q: How is color important to amphibians?
A: Color helps amphibians find mates and hide from their enemies
and prey.
Q: How do young amphibians breathe?
A: . They have gills so they can breathe in the water.

Q: As they grow older, how do they change?
A: They develop lungs to breathe and legs for their lives on land.
https://youtu.be/XPL-e4GrpNE?t=56
Q: What is a good example of the transformation?
A: A frog is a good example because they change in a cycle.
https://youtu.be/o7KsfzNiZWI
Q: Why do frogs have long, sticky tongues?
A: They have long sticky tongues so they can catch their prey
easily.
Q: How can frogs swim well?
A: They can swim well because they have webbed feet.

Q: Can frogs live in saltwater?
A: No, they can’t. They are only found in freshwater.

Week 3: Fish & Birds Day 1
Q: What bird is the national bird of America?
A: The bald eagle is the national bird of America.

Q: What bird is the national bird of South Korea?
A: The magpie is the national bird of South Korea.

Q: What bird is the national bird of New Zealand?
A: The kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand.

Q: What do birds have that other animals don’t have?
A: Birds are the only animals with feathers and beaks.

Q: What are birds of prey?
A: They are birds that hunt and feed on other small animals.
Q: Do birds hatch from eggs?
A: Yes, they do. All species of birds hatch from eggs.

Q: Do all birds fly?
A: No, they don’t. Some birds can’t fly.

Q: Which birds are flightless?
A: Penguins and ostriches are flightless.

Q: Why do birds migrate?
A: Birds migrate to find food and warmer places.

Q: Do all birds migrate?
A: No, they don’t. Some birds withstand the cold.

Q: Which birds migrate to another place?
A: The swallow, geese, and pelican migrate.

Q: Are birds warm-blooded animals?
A: Yes, they are. Their body temperature stays the same.

Q: How do fish breathe in the water?
A: They use their gills to take in oxygen.

Q: How do fish get food in the water?
A: They eat algae from the rocks or eat plants.

Q: How do fish swim in the water?
A: They swim with their fins.

Q: What is the function of the scales on a fish?
A:They protect the skin from attacks.

Q: How many fins are there on a fish?
A: They usually have 8 fins on their body.
https://youtu.be/6q7NQ7XrzS8
Q: Do all fish live in salt water?
A:Some fish live in fresh water and others live in salt water.
Q: Can fish swim only forward?
A: No, some fish can swim backwards.
https://youtu.be/TP5UQJ-QoYg
Q: How does a fish float in water?
A: They use the air bladder inside of their body.

Q: What habitat do fish live in?
A: Fish live in rivers, ponds, lakes, streams, and oceans.

Q: Is an octopus a fish?
A: No, it isn’t. But it breathes like a fish with gills.

Q: How many arms does a squid have?
A: It has 8 arms and two, usually longer, tentacles.

Q: What are baby sharks called?
A: They are called pups.

Week 4: Insects Day 1
Q: How many body parts do insects have?
A: Insects have three body parts.

Q: What are the three body parts that all insects have?
A: All insects have a head, thorax, and abdomen.

Q: What is on the heads of insects?
A: Insects have antennae on their heads.

Q: What are the functions of an insect’s antennae?
A: It uses them for the sense of smell, taste, and hearing.

Q: Do all insects have wings?
A: No, but some insects, like the butterfly, have wings.

Q: Can you see the thorax of a beetle?
A: No, the thorax of a beetle is hidden.

Q: Is an arachnid an insect?
A: No, because arachnids have eight legs, and insects have six
legs.
Q: How are beetles different from other insects?
A: Beetles have a hard covering over their wings.

Q: Does an arachnid have an exoskeleton?
A: No, only insects have exoskeletons.

Q: What is metamorphosis?
A: Metamorphosis is when something

changes and looks completely different.
Q: Which insects go through metamorphosis?
A: Caterpillars go through metamorphosis to become butterflies.

Q: How are caterpillars different from butterflies?
A: Butterflies have six legs and two wings. Caterpillars do not.

Q: What kind of insects are nocturnal?
A: Moths and fireflies are nocturnal insects.

Q: When do nocturnal insects find food?
A: Nocturnal insects find food at night.
https://youtu.be/k72jGJTC_3o?t=24
Q: How do wasps protect their hive?
A: Wasps sting people or animals that come close to their hive.

Q: Can ants protect their anthill?
A: Some ants can bite to protect their anthill.

Q: What does it mean when an insect molts?
A: An insect takes off its skin when it molts.

Q: What kind of habitat do mosquitoes prefer?
A: Mosquitos prefer to live in damp areas.

Q: How many stages are in the life cycle of a butterfly?
A: A butterfly has four stages in its life cycle.
https://youtu.be/5gs8_VUSnMQ
Q: What is the first stage of an insect’s life cycle?
A: The first stage of an insect’s life cycle is always an egg.

Q: When does the larva stage begin?
A: The larva stage begins after the egg hatches.

Q: What life cycle is after the larva stage?
A: The pupa stage is usually after the larva stage.

Q: How is a pupa different from a larva?
A: A pupa lives inside of a hard cocoon.

Q: What does an adult butterfly look like?
A: An adult butterfly has six legs and wings.

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Animals and Their Habitats

Q: How do whales communicate with others?

A: They use their sounds to communicate with others.

Q: How do monkeys show affection?

A: They use touch to show affection.

Q: How do skunks scare enemies?

A: They use their smell to scare enemies.

Q: How do wolves communicate with others?

A: They howl to call others.

Q: How do people communicate with others?

A: They use gestures and langues to communicate with others.

A: It is an animal that moves on its belly or on short legs.

Q: Why do reptiles have scales?

A: They have scales for protection.

Q: What does cold-blooded mean?

A: The animal’s body temperature depends on the temperature

Q: What do most reptiles lay?

A: Most reptiles lay eggs. Crocodiles and tortoises lay hard-shelled

Q: What does a lizard look like?

A: It has scales, a long body, and a pointy tail.

Q: Why are chameleons special?

A: They are special because they can change color.

Q: Where do reptiles live?

A: Most reptiles live on land and in dry habitats.

Q: What does a snake use to slither?

A: A snake uses its whole body to slither.

Q: How do reptiles breathe?

A: Many reptiles breathe through their lungs.

Q: How do you know if a snake is poisonous?

A: A snake with a rattle is poisonous. Some snakes with bright

A: A crocodile is a dangerous and scaly animal.

Q: What do tortoises have?

A: Tortoises have a hard outer shell to protect themselves.

Q: Where do amphibians live?

A: They live in the water and on land.

Q: Where do amphibians hatch from?

A: Most amphibians hatch from eggs.

Q: Where do amphibians begin their life?

Q: What are amphibians’ prey?

A: Their prey includes insects, worms, and some small mammals

Q: Why is an amphibian’s skin special?

A: It is special because it can absorb air and water.

Q: How is color important to amphibians?

Q: How do young amphibians breathe?

A: . They have gills so they can breathe in the water.

Q: As they grow older, how do they change?

Q: What is a good example of the transformation?

A: A frog is a good example because they change in a cycle.

Q: Why do frogs have long, sticky tongues?

Q: How can frogs swim well?

A: They can swim well because they have webbed feet.

Q: Can frogs live in saltwater?

A: No, they can’t. They are only found in freshwater.

Q: What bird is the national bird of America?

A: The bald eagle is the national bird of America.

Q: What bird is the national bird of South Korea?

A: The magpie is the national bird of South Korea.

Q: What bird is the national bird of New Zealand?

A: The kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand.

Q: What do birds have that other animals don’t have?

A: Birds are the only animals with feathers and beaks.