Where

do we
belong?
A Strategic Intervention
Material
in Science Grade 5
Prepared by:
LOIDA P. AGUSTIN
Teacher 3

GUIDE CARD
There are different
kinds of animals.
One main group of
animals has
backbones.

GUIDE CARD
Hi Im Simba.
We are here to
help you explore
the world of
animals with
backbones.

And this is Birdie. We

will help you give
examples of
vertebrates and classify
them into mammals,
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 lets find it out..

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

ACTIVITY 2

Take me there

Classify the following animals: Write your answers inside the

box.the box
Frog
Crocodile
Whale
Pig
Cow

Parrot

salamander
Bat
eagle
Bangus (milk fish)
Snake
cobra
eel
Monkey

FISH
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

owl
toad
turtle
mudfish
lion

tuna

MAMMALS

REPTILES

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

AMPHIBIANS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

BIRDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
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
A. Cross out the name of animal that
now?
does not belong to the group.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

goat, cow, owl, dog

hen, goose, duck, fish
snake, turtle, bat alligator
tadpole, mouse, toad, frog
whale, rays, shark, carp

B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer

below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fishes
Birds
reptiles
amphibians
mammals
The _______ are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies
are built for flying.
The only animals that give milk to their young are ___________.
Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of
___________
These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of
their life in water and part on land. ___________________
These are animals with scales and live in the water all their
lives.

Help me please

Enrichment Card

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

Match us

ANSWER KEY
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
Crocodile
Whale
Pig
Cow

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Parrot

salamander
Bat
eagle
Bangus (milk fish)
Snake
cobra
eel
Monkey

FISH
Bangus
tuna
mudfish
eel

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

AMPHIBIANS
1. Frog
2. salamander
3. toad
4.
5.

owl
toad
turtle
mudfish
lion

tuna

MAMMALS
Pig
Cow
Monkey
lion
Whale
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

BIRDS
eagle
Parrot
Bat
owl

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

REPTILES
Crocodile
Snake
turtle
cobra

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
__________
3. They feed their young with milk.
s
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.

goat, cow, owl, dog

hen, goose, duck, fish
snake, turtle, bat alligator
tadpole, mouse, toad, frog
whale, rays, shark, carp

B. Fill-in the correct answer . Choose your answer

below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

fishes
birds
reptiles
amphibians
mammals
The birds are the only animals with feathers. Their bodies are
built for flying.
The only animals that give milk to their young are mammals
Turtles, crocodiles, snakes & lizards are examples of reptiles.
These animals have uncovered skin that usually live part of
their life in water and part on land. amphibian
These are animals with scales and live in the water all their
lives.
fishes

Help me please

Enrichment Card
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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