Mammals: a science unit exploring mammal traits & biodiversity

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

Designed with flexibility in mind, these materials can be adapted for learners from kindergarten through upper elementary school, making them suitable for mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(49 PDF pages total)

• PART 1: INTRO TO MAMMALS:
  • • Introductory reading about mammals
    • Poster with examples of diverse and unique mammals
    • Mammal traits handout
    • “Can it still be a mammal if…” handout
    • 2 reading comprehension/review worksheets (True or False and Reflection Questions)
• PART 2: MAMMALS VS OTHER ANIMALS:
  • • Is it a mammal? sorting activity
    • Directions and six Venn diagrams to compare mammals with non-mammals
• PART 3: TYPES OF MAMMALS:
  • • Three-part flashcards of 18 mammals
    • Flashcard sorting activity directions
    • Information cards on the main categories of mammals (monotreme, marsupial, and placental)
• PART 4: BABY MAMMALS:
  • • Baby mammals reading (covers the role of parental care, milk, and life cycle differences between monotreme, marsupial, and placental mammals)
    • Reading comprehension (True or False worksheet)
    • Baby and adult mammal matching cards and worksheets
• PART 5: MORE MAMMAL FUN:
  • • Worksheets for researching a favorite mammal species
    • Word search
• Instructor materials: directions and answer key
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

Bundle & Save

Studying all 5 vertebrate groups? This unit is also included in my Vertebrates Bundle.

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
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