Animal Classification Lesson

Why do scientists classify animals?

• to learn more about animals
• to show how  they are related
• to organize their information
• all of the above 

How do some warm-blooded animals keep their bodies warm when the weather is cold?

• They find shade
• They lay in the sun
• They migrate
• They hide in a tree

Which animal is NOT cold-blooded?

• a fish
• a mammal
• a reptile
• an amphibian

Animals that have a backbone are classified in which group?

• invertebrates
• insects
• vertebrates
• arthropods 

What kind of skin does a reptile have?

• scales and slime
• exoskeleton
• moist skin
• dry, scaly

What is the body covering for mammals?

• scales
• exoskeleton
• fur/hair
• dry scales

Which groups are warm-blooded?

• fish and mammals
• birds and amphibians
• birds and mammals
• birds and reptiles

Are there more cold or warm-blooded animals in the world?

• Warm
• Cold

What is the biggest difference between warm & cold-blooded animals?

• Their skin
• Their body temperature
• Their surroundings
• Their feathers 

In which group would you classify humans?

• fish
• birds
• reptiles
• mammals