Introduction
Welcome my Superstars, It important to learn about vertebrates. It helps us to understand how diverse the animal kingdom is. Lets ride on the backbone to complete the activities.
Do you have a Backbone?
Yes i do.
Are there Bones inside your body?
ofcourse.
Come along with us
Task
Students can learn about the various vertebrate classes on this web hunt. Students will view a video and then record all they learn from it. In order to complete the assignment allotted to them, students will fill out worksheets and collaborate in groups with their classmates.
After completing the lesson, the students will be well-versed in contrasting vertebrates with invertebrates and expressing their differences. They will also be able to share their knowledge during a group presentation at the end of the class, which the teacher will grade.
Process
Students will :
TASK 1
Watch the Youtube video entitled "Vertebrate Animal for kids",
After watching the video, you will answer the following questions:
1). What are vertebrates?
2). What are classes of vertebrate?
3). List the characteristics of each class of vertebrate
4). List examples of each class of vertebrate.
5). State the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
TASK 2
Go in groups of 4 and you are to create a poem or song in using all the classes of vertebrates.
Instructions:
Step 1). Choose your group members that you wat to work along with .
Step 2). Students should cooperatively work together and place in the words in the poem or song.
Step 3). The poem should be typed up on your device on a google document. Each student should have a stanza for themselves to say.
Step 4). Each group will present in the virtual platform and bring energy.
Evaluation
The assigned task, Task 2, will be graded. Well, let's get straight into how your poetry or songs will affect your grade. There's no need to panic; all you have to do is adhere to this guidelines. To write fantastic poetry or songs, please read the requirements below attentively and pay attention to all of them.
POEM RUBRIC
| Criteria | Fair | Good | Excellent |
| Characteristics of vertebrates used in the poem or song |
2 marks 1 characteristic of each class heard in the poem or song. |
4 marks 2 characteristic of each class heard in the poem or song. |
6 marks 3 characteristic of each class heard in the poem or song. |
| Creativity and Flow in the poem or song |
2 marks Lack creativity and flow |
4 marks Creativity and flow is present but needs more |
6 marks Creativity ad flow was extremely well done |
| Active Participation of group members |
2 marks Only 1 member was present |
4 marks Only 2 - 3 members were present |
6 marks All members were present |
Students Score /12
Conclusion
AWESOMENESS, you have bee doing excellent my superstars. You have reached the end of the lesson.
From all the activities you have been doing, I know that you all have improve in your knowledge on the phylum Vertebrate. As you are now familiarize with the the different classes. You can look forward in earning your A on your exam. Remember to study and know the differences and similarities with invertebrates
For extended learning, please watch the video for more explanation.
HAVE FUN AND REMEMBER YOU ARE ALL STARS!.
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