Science Content for Animal Unit

Vocabulary Words:

vertebrate- animal with a backbone

invertebrate- animal without a backbone

exoskeleton- body support structure on the outside of the body

camouflage- blend into the surroundings to hide from predators

internal structure- structure inside the body, example- bones

gills- allows animals like fish to get oxygen from water

Things to Know:

• classifcations of types of animals (reptile, mammal, amphibian, invertebrates)

• why animals have both internal and external structures

• how animals are grouped as vertebrates and invertebrates

• warm-blooded vs cold-blooded animals

**vocab index cards for extra credit are always due the day before a test***