Common Sense Science Vertebrates

Designed for single-level or multilevel classrooms, homeschools, co-ops, or science clubs, Common Sense Science is for grades 3 through 6, with activities for 1st and 2nd grades to facilitate multi-level teaching. The scripted lessons include vocabulary, research prompts for digging deeper, instructions for constructing 3D Graphic Organizers, and labs that use common household items. All hands-on science activities are coded by ability levels, enabling you to teach all your children at the same time using one science curriculum.

Lessons in the Common Sense Science series are divided into 18 three-day weeks allowing you to complete two units a year.

In Common Sense Science Vertebrates, students will learn about the five different vertebrate groups and their systems and habitats, along with a more detailed look at:

Fish: - Jawless and Cartilaginous Fish
- Bony Fish
Amphibians: - Salamanders and Newts
- Frogs and Toads
Reptiles: - Lizards and Snakes
- Turtles and Tortoises
- Alligators and Crocodiles
Birds: - Flightless/Perching/Wading Birds
Mammals: - Placental and Non-Placental
- Marine
- Egg-Laying

Complete directions are included for making five 3D Graphic Organizers that allow students to see and touch content, increasing understanding and retention.

To complete this study, you will need this book as well as the corresponding Student Materials Packet. The two are available in a bundle for your convenience. If you are teaching more than one child, you will need to purchase a Student Materials Packet for each child as it is a consumable item. Another option is to purchase this text along with the Student Materials Packet ebook and print multiple copies for your family.