ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Vertebrate and invertebrate animals – Short compilation – Mammals, arthropods, birds, worms…
Hey there, friends! Today, we’re going on an exciting adventure to learn about two big groups of animals: vertebrates and invertebrates. Let’s dive in and see what makes them special!
Vertebrate animals are like superheroes with a special power: they have a backbone! This backbone is part of an internal skeleton that helps them stand tall and move around. Vertebrates are divided into five cool groups:
Mammals are warm-blooded animals that usually have fur or hair. They give birth to live babies and feed them with milk. Think of animals like dogs, cats, and even humans!
Birds are feathered friends that can fly high in the sky. They lay eggs and have beaks. Imagine colorful parrots and speedy eagles!
Fish live in water and have gills to help them breathe. They have scales and fins to swim. Picture shiny goldfish and big sharks!
Amphibians can live both in water and on land. They start life as tadpoles in water and grow into frogs or salamanders. How cool is that?
Reptiles are cold-blooded and have scaly skin. They lay eggs and love basking in the sun. Think of slithery snakes and giant turtles!
Now, let’s meet the invertebrates! These animals don’t have a backbone. Instead, some have hard outer shells to protect themselves. Invertebrates are grouped into six amazing categories:
Mollusks have soft bodies, and many have shells. Snails and clams are mollusks you might know!
Worms are long and squiggly creatures that live in the ground or water. Earthworms help make soil healthy!
Arthropods have jointed legs and hard exoskeletons. This group includes insects like butterflies and spiders!
Cnidarians have soft bodies and can sting. Jellyfish and sea anemones are part of this group!
Echinoderms have spiny skin and live in the ocean. Starfish and sea urchins are echinoderms!
Sponges are simple animals that live in water. They have porous bodies and filter water for food!
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Backbone Hunt: Go on a mini-adventure around your home or garden to find objects or toys that represent vertebrates and invertebrates. For example, a toy dog can represent a vertebrate, while a plastic spider can represent an invertebrate. Once you’ve collected a few items, sort them into two groups: vertebrates and invertebrates. Share your findings with a family member and explain why each item belongs in its group.
Animal Movement Imitation: Choose one vertebrate and one invertebrate animal from the article and try to move like them! For example, you can flap your arms like a bird or wiggle like a worm. Think about how their bodies help them move in different ways. Afterward, discuss with a friend or family member how having a backbone or not having one affects the way animals move.
Create Your Own Animal: Use clay or playdough to create your own animal. Decide if your animal is a vertebrate or an invertebrate and think about what features it would have. Does it have a backbone, or does it have a shell or exoskeleton? Give your animal a name and tell a story about where it lives and how it moves. Share your creation with your class or family!
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Hi friends! Today we will talk about vertebrate animals. Do you know which ones they are?
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Vertebrates are animals that have an articulated internal skeleton. This skeleton supports the body and allows them to move. Vertebrates are classified into five groups: mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
What’s up, everyone? Today we’re going to talk about invertebrate animals. Do you know which these animals are?
Invertebrates do not have a backbone or internal skeleton. Some invertebrate animals have hard outer shells that they use for protection. Invertebrates fall into six groups: mollusks, worms, arthropods, cnidarians, echinoderms, and sponges.
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