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
Optional Suggested Reading
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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.
Optional Suggested Reading
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.