Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish
Travel the globe while you explore the amazing world of scaly, slithering, and swimming creatures as a family! The new Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit features easy-to-teach lessons, captivating videos, and exciting activities to immerse children in the lives, characteristics, and ecosystems of these unusual animals.
Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book to expand learning and immerse your children in the lives of these amazing creatures!
Lesson 1 – Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish
Lesson 2 – Turtles
Lesson 3 – Snakes
Lesson 4 – Lizards
Lesson 5 – Crocodilians
Lesson 6 – Tuataras
Lesson 7 – Frogs and Toads, Part 1
Lesson 8 – Frogs and Toads, Part 2
Lesson 9 – Newts and Salamanders
Lesson 10 – Caecilians
Lesson 11 – Fish Features
Lesson 12 – Saltwater Fish
Lesson 13 – Freshwater Fish
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How the Unit Works
Required Course Items
Course Book Course Book
Details:The full-color 96-page Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.
Student Journal Grades 3-6 Student Journal Grades 3-6
Details:Each student grades 3–6 needs his or her own copy of the 32-page Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.
Student Journal Grades 7-8 Student Journal Grades 7-8
Details:Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 56-page Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
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Science Activity Book for Littles Science Activity Book for Littles
Details:The Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish: Science Activity Book for Littles is an engaging science learning resource for your grades K–2 child. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the amazing variety of reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
31 pages
Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Read-Aloud Book Pack
Details:Two interactive books for all ages included in the optional Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your science studies. Purchase above.
Includes:
- Buzztail—The Story of a Rattlesnake by Robert McClung
- Curious Reptiles and Amphibians by Nyree Bevan
The Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Questions & Answers Book Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Grades 7-8 Extension
Details:This book is suggested to accompany the Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8. This full-color book asks and answers questions that will spark children’s curiosity about slithering snakes, amazing amphibians, and fish of all kinds. Purchase above.
Curious Reptiles and Amphibians by Nyree Bevan
Details:Buzztail—The Story of a Rattlesnake by Robert McClung
Details:Level 4
Something else moved in front of him. It was a big male rattler. Buzztail reared his head at this new threat, hissing loudly. The rival, almost as big as Buzztail, was a dull black color all over, with bands of an even deeper black showing faintly.
As the “biggest rattler on the mountainside,” Buzztail has seen it all. As you follow along with his adventures and challenges, you will learn about the life cycle of a rattlesnake. You will also meet many other animals and plants that share his ecosystem. This entertaining, yet informative, story will leave you with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of these scaly, slithering creatures.
58 pages, 5.5”x8.5”
This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit and is included in the optional Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.
Dave and the Frog by Jenny Phillips
Details:Level 1A
Dave would love nothing more than a pet just for himself. When he finds a frog at the pond, he thinks that his dreams have come true! Come along with Dave as he learns to care for his new pet and the adventures that await in having a pet frog! Purchase above
Facts About Frogs & Snakes by Sue Stuever Battel
Details:Young readers will be excited to learn about two of their favorite animals in this fun, fact-filled book. Close-up photographs of real frogs and snakes will fascinate young readers as they keep reading to learn about the behaviors, diets, habits, and more of these interesting animals.
62 pages