Slide 2 Ms. Barnharts 4 th grade class ReptilesQuiz Standards
Amphibians and Arthropods Mammals Birds Introduction Slide 3 The
rainforest is home to more than half of the world's animals.
Colorful and unusual animals dwell in all four layers of the
forest. All types of creatures are represented, from tiny insects
to large mammals. Slide 4 Mammals are one of the 6 main classes of
animals. Animal classes are groups of animals that scientists
consider to be alike in some important ways. Mammals are the animal
class that people belong to. Slide 5 The jaguar is the largest
feline on the American continent, with jaguars also being the third
biggest cat in the world behind the African lion and the Asian
tiger. Jaguars have the strongest bite force of all the cats and
like other pantherines they can roar. (click on me to hear what I
sound like) Slide 6 Gorillas are the biggest of the worlds primates
and live in the forests in select parts of Africa. The gorilla
population is sadly much lower than it used to be meaning that
gorillas are an endangered species. (click on me to hear what I
sound like) Slide 7 Tropical rainforests are home to many kinds of
birds, including parrots, hornbills, toucans, and raptors like
eagles, hawks, and vultures. Slide 8 The toucan is a medium-sized
bird native to the rain forests of central and South America and
the Caribbean. There are more than 40 different species of toucan
that inhabit the South American jungles today. Slide 9 The parrot
is a medium sized group of birds, with the parrot being best known
for it's extremely brightly colored feathers, and the ability of
some parrot species to talk, as these species of parrots are able
to mimic sounds made by other animals such as humans. (click on me
to hear what I sound like) Slide 10 Tropical rainforests are home
to a huge diversity of amphibians and arthropods (frogs,
salamanders, insects, and spiders). These are found in virtually
all rainforest habitats, ranging from the high canopy to streams
and creeks. Slide 11 Poison dart frogs are a group of frogs that
are native to the tropical jungles of Central and South America.
Poison dart frogs excrete toxins through their skins, and the
brightly colored bodies of poison dart frogs warn potential
predators not to eat them. Slide 12 Blue Morpho butterfly is one of
the largest butterflies in the rainforest. They are very easy to
spot even amongst the jungle canopy thanks to their very bright and
shiny light blue wings. Slide 13 Reptiles and their kin have
inhabited our planet for millions of years. The reptile family has
both some of the largest, and smallest of living vertebrates on
earth. All reptiles are cold-blooded, an unfair term at best since
the animals body temperatures often exceed that of any living
mammal. Slide 14 The Gaboon Viper is located in the tropical
rainforests and other moist areas of East and West Central Africa.
The Gaboon Viper feeds on small mammals (particularly rodents),
birds and amphibians such as frogs. The Gaboon is a venomous snake
and its bite can be very harmful and possibly fatal to humans.
Slide 15 The caiman is a large aquatic reptile found in the swamps
and tropical rivers that cover Central and South America. Although
the caimans have much narrower bodies, they are most closely
related to alligators and crocodiles. Slide 16 1. There are more
than 40 different species of me. 2. I excrete toxins through my
skin. 3. I am one of the worlds biggest primates. 4. I am very easy
to spot, even amongst the jungle canopy. 5. I am venomous and my
bite can be fatal to humans. a. Poison Dart Frog b. Gaboon Viper c.
Toucan d. Gorilla e. Blue Morpho Butterfly Slide 17 Arizona State
Standard Strand 4: Life Science Concept 1: Characteristics of
Organisms Understand that basic structures in plants and animals
serve a function. P.O. 2 Classify animals by identifiable group
characteristics: vertebrates- mammals, birds, fish, reptiles,
amphibians invertebrates insects, arachnids. Arizona Technology
Standard Strand 6: Technology Operations and Concepts Concept 4:
Transfer of Knowledge Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
technologies. PO 1. Transfer understanding of current input/output
devices and symbols and icons to learning new technologies. NETS*T
Strand 1: Technology Operations and Concepts Teachers demonstrate a
sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
Teachers: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of
concepts related to technology. Demonstrate continual growth in
technology knowledge and skills to say to stay abreast of current
and emerging technologies. Information Literacy Strand 2: History
and Nature of Science Concept 2: Science and Technology in Society
PO 1. Describe how science and technology (e.g., computers, air
conditioning, medicine) have improved the lives of many people.
