classification of vertebrates

Created by: Carrie Rhein
Hazelwood Central High School
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• The learner will be able to classify living things into groups based on structure. • The learner will be able to understand that organisms are classified according to their structural similarities which mirror their evolutionary relationships.
• The teacher can use this production to show similarities and differences in vertebrates.
• The students should use science journals to write in answers as the teacher proceeds through the program.
• The teacher should use this as an introduction to vertebrates and seize the opportunities to have class participation by leading a guided discussion. VERTEBRATE CLASSIFICATION
Write these questions and try to answer them to the best of your ability in your science journal! • 1. What is the kingdom in which all vertebrates are classified?
• 2. What is the phylum in which all vertebrates are classified?
• 3. What is the subphylum in which all vertebrates are classified?

Why am I a vertebrate, and how am I like fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals? BEARDED
DRAGON

ALL VERTEBRATES BELONG
TO THESE CATEGORIES:
• KINGDOM ANIMALIA
• PHYLUM CHORDATA
• SUBPHYLUM VERTEBRATA

TALKING IGUANA

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As a green iguana, let me tell you all the characteristics that Vertebrates share.
They are:

backbone bilateral symmetry coelomate animals that have endoskeleton closed circulatory system efficient respiratory system complex brain and nervous system
5 Major
Groups

FIVE MAJOR GROUPS OF VERTEBRATAES
Create a chart with Fish, Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles, and
Mammals at the top in your science journal. Under each heading write their characteristics!Click on each underlined group to learn more!

Fish
Amphibians
Birds
Reptiles
Mammals

Fish
• 3 Types 1.Jawless (ex.-Lamprey, hagfish)
2.Cartlaginous Fishes(ex.-shark)
3.Bony Fishes(ex.-tuna, jack)
• Ectotherms- body temperature is dependent on the surroundings.
• 2 chambered heart
• Have gills