Take a Break
#Teacher2Teacher  |  March 27, 2024

Take a Break

Breaks are scientifically proven to aide in mental and physical health. Whether it is a small break from doing a task or a larger week-long break from school, breaks are essential as humans. It has been shown that Spring break can be highly beneficial to students’ and teachers’ mental health because this week of vacation allows for a much-needed mental decompression from demanding school-related stressors (homework, social encounters, deadlines, schedules, grades, etc.).


Mammals

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Video: Mammals

Introduce students to mammals and the things that make them different from other groups of animals. Discover the different parts of mammals such as backbones, fur or hair, claws, teeth, and horns, and see how these special body parts help them survive in their habitats.

Student Application

Discover the different parts of mammals such as backbones, fur, hair, claws, teeth, and horns, and see how these special body parts help them survive in their habitats.


Learning Objectives

  1. Students will realize that there are many kinds of mammals; humans, dogs, cats, dolphins, and even whales are mammals.
  2. Students will know that mammals are fairly intelligent. The primate family, which includes human beings, is an excellent example of smart mammals.
  3. Students will notice that mammals eat a wid...

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Supporting Activities

  1. Before viewing the video

    1. With younger students: Ask the class if they can name some mammals. List them on the board. After several mammals (dogs, cats, pigs, cows, etc.) have been named correctly, see what they all have in common. They have hair or fur, they feed their babies milk from their bodies...

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Introduction
Mammals Feed Their Babies Mother's Milk
Mammals Give Birth To Their Young
Mammals Are Warm Blooded
Mammal Coverings
Bats
Senses
Breathing
Mammals Have Vertebrae
Food
Mammals On The Move
Review
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