Week 06 · Scaly and Slippery
Monday
Reptiles: scales and sun
// Reptiles and amphibians
⏱ about 15 min
Monday: Reptiles: scales and sun
A lizard rests on the warm sidewalk.
"It is not moving," Rocket whispers.
Raven asks, "What do you notice about its skin?"
Nova says, "Why does it like that spot?"
What is a reptile?
A reptile is a kind of animal.
Reptiles have dry skin covered in scales.
Scales are small, hard plates.
Lizards, turtles and snakes are reptiles.
Many reptiles lay eggs.
Reptiles like warm sun
Reptiles cannot make their own heat.
So they rest in the warm sun.
The sun warms their bodies.
Then they can move fast.
On cold days, reptiles hide and rest.
| Reptile | What to notice |
|---|---|
| Lizard | Four legs. A long tail. Scales. |
| Turtle | A hard shell on its back. Four legs. |
| Snake | No legs. A long body. Scales. |
REPTILE CHECK
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
What covers a reptile's skin?
Why do reptiles rest in the sun?
Which reptile has no legs?
Where was the lizard resting?
Think about scales, not fur.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Reptiles have scales. | ? |
| A turtle has a hard shell. | ? |
| Reptiles have soft fur. | ? |
| Many reptiles lay eggs. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEScales are the reptile clue. Fur belongs to mammals.
Try it
Find a sunny spot outside or by a window.
Put your hand in the sun. Feel the warmth.
Now find a shady spot. Feel the difference.
A reptile picks the warm spot!
Put your hand in the sun. Feel the warmth.
Now find a shady spot. Feel the difference.
A reptile picks the warm spot!
Safety first
Stay with your grown-up.
Look at reptiles with your eyes only.
Never touch or pick up a snake, lizard or turtle.
See a snake? Step back and tell a grown-up.
Look at reptiles with your eyes only.
Never touch or pick up a snake, lizard or turtle.
See a snake? Step back and tell a grown-up.
WHICH REPTILE?
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
It has a hard shell on its back.
It has four legs and a long tail.
You see a snake. What do you do?
Remember why reptiles sit in the sun.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Reptiles make their own heat. | ? |
| On cold days, reptiles hide and rest. | ? |
| A lizard is a reptile. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEReptiles need the sun for warmth. Lizards are reptiles.
Draw a lizard on a warm rock. Add scales.
Word Spot: know, let
Here are new sight words.
Look at each word. Say it. Spell it.
Know: K-N-O-W.
Let: L-E-T.
FIND THE WORD
- Listen to the word.
- Tap it.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
FILL THE GAP
- Listen to the sentence.
- Tap the missing word.
I ___ how to count.
Please ___ the cat in.
You met the reptiles!
Tomorrow you will meet animals with slippery skin.