Prepared For Third Grade Class

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What is A Reptile?

• Prepared For Third Grade Class
• By
• Tyler Thompson

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Reptile Traits

• Dry-skinned, usually scaly, cold-blooded
  vertebrates
• Warm and temperate regions
• Range in size from 2-in.-long (5-cm) lizards to
  30-ft-long (9-m) snakes.
• Breath using lungs.
• have thick, waterproof skins designed for
  retaining body moisture.
• Include Turtles, Alligators, Crocodiles, Gavials,
  lizards, Snakes, and Tuatara.

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Difference Between A Reptile and An Amphibian

• Reptiles do not possess gills or breathe water
  at any stage of their development, and nearly all
  lay their eggs or bear their young on land.
• Reptiles have dry scaly skin.
• Reptiles have Scales.
• Amphibians have gills to breathe
• Amphibians have soft, moist skin, no scales.

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What Youll Need To Do

• You need to get a piece of paper and a pencil or
  pen.
• Or click the link for a printable activity sheet.
• Circle Yes if the picture is a reptile, circle
  No if the picture is not a reptile.

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Is This A Reptile?

• Aardvark

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Is This A Reptile?

• Chameleon

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Is This A Reptile?

• Brett Favre

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Is This A Reptile?

• Ground Iguana

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Is This A Reptile?

• Python Snake

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Is This A Reptile?

• Turtle

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Is This A Reptile?

• Frog

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Is This A Reptile?

• Lion

Roar!!! Am I a Reptile?
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Its Time To Check Your Answers!!!

• Lets see how you Did

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Answer Key
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Activity Sheet
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References

• http//www.encyclopedia.com/
• http//www.bushveld.co.za/reptile-pictures.htm
• St. John, Alan. Reptiles of the Northwest. Lone
  Pine Publisher. New York. 2002.