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Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 71]

Ep. 71: Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities

Reptiles and amphibians list activities

Investigating a reptiles and amphibians list of local species can be a great way to learn about diversity in your ecosystems as well as the way energy moves through food chains. May is a fantastic time to do this since the reptiles and amphibians have come out of their winter sleep and are starting to lay eggs. Let’s take advantage of the season and investigate our amazing herps!

In this episode, we’ll talk about activities to investigate a reptiles and amphibians list that are paired with Next Generation Science Standards for grades 2nd and 5th. I’ll share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to reptiles and amphibians, and descriptions of how to use the activity with your learners.

The following standards are paired with activities about a reptiles and amphibians list:

2nd Grade: 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
5th Grade: 5-PS3-1: Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun