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How Are Reptiles and Amphibians Different? 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 70]

How are reptiles and amphibians different?

How are reptiles and amphibians different? That is a question that comes up with children (and adults) of all ages. They look similar, so aren’t they the same kinds of animals? Reptiles and amphibians have very distinct differences once you start investigating them closer, and that’s just what I’m proposing you do this May. And I’m here to help you get started!

In this episode, we’ll talk about activities to investigate how are reptiles and amphibians different that are paired with Next Generation Science Standards for grades 1st and 4th. I’ll share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to the question “how are reptiles and amphibians different?”, and descriptions of how to use the activity with your learners.

The following standards are paired with activities to learn about how are reptiles and amphibians different:

1st Grade: 1-LS3-1: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
4th Grade: 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.