Reptiles Reptiles Animal Science Level 1

Intro to Reptiles Video: Pair Share to Follow (Part One Only)

Think Write ShareThink Write ShareTHINK

◦What makes a reptile a reptile?WRITE

◦Your answer in 10 words or lessSHARE

◦With your shoulder partner

Unit Map: Follow Along in your Unit Map: Follow Along in your packetpacket

WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING?

AS.06.02 Basic: Recognize, Identify, and Evaluate the effects of disease and parasites in animals

AS.03.01: ID breeds and species

Know Understand Do!Know Understand Do!Know

Types of reptiles

Basic Care Requirements

Gross internal and external anatomy

Understand Requirements

of differing types of species

Proper care and disease prevention

Physiology of reptiles

Do Design a care

guide Summarize care

practices Analyze disease

effects on Animals

Key Learning: Reptiles and Their CareKey Learning: Reptiles and Their Care

Unit EQ: Why are reptiles growing in popularity?

Concept : Anatomy

Lesson EQ:

How are reptiles suited for their environments?

Vocab

Impaction, Gout

Concept : CareLesson EQ:

What is required for all reptile health?

VocabFurnishing,

substrate, basking, UVB

Concept : TypesLesson EQ:

How are reptiles classified?

VocabReptile, Tropical, Omnivore, Communal

ObjectivesObjectivesLearn and Identify the common

types of reptiles Understand behavioral

characteristics of reptilesIdentify and list habitat

requirements

Warm Up Warm Up Is this a reptile? Tell your partner Why/Why not?

Essential QuestionEssential QuestionHow are Reptiles Classified?

Graphic Organizer Graphic Organizer Animal Name/ Group

Environment in which its found

Basic Characteristics

Basic Behavioral Traits

Examples

Frog Wet, Near water, Tropical

4 Legs, Smooth Wet Skin, Life stages, Likes it humid

Hops, Nocturnal,

Tree Frog

What is what??Put these on the TOP of your G.O.Reptile: any cold-blooded

vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles

Amphibian: cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

FrogsFrogsTypes: Pacman, Green tree frog,

Tomato frog, Dart frog (poisonous)For ages: 10 & up, with adult

supervisionPet size: 2"- 4" longHabitat: tropicalBehavior

◦Insectivores◦Nocturnal ◦Communal ◦Good Climbers

Turtles: Semi- AquaticTurtles: Semi- AquaticTypes: Red Eared

Slider, Painted, Soft-shelled

For ages: 12 & up, with adult supervision

Pet lifespan: approximately 30 years

Pet size: up to 12“Behavior

◦Omnivores◦Diurnal

Tortoises‘: Dry Land Tortoises‘: Dry Land Types: Russian, Red

footed, GreekFor ages: 12 & up, with

adult supervisionPet lifespan:

approximately 50 yearPet size: up to 8“Habitat: TemperateBehavior

◦Herbivores◦Diurnal◦Burrow

SnakesSnakesTypes: Corn, Ribbon,

KingFor ages 12 and up

with adult supervision

Pet Lifespan: 5 yearsPet Size: Dependent

on type (3ft)Behavior:

◦Carnivores◦Nocturnal or

Crepuscular◦Solitary◦Terrestrial-ground

dwellers

Lizards: DesertLizards: DesertTypes: Bearded

Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Mali Uromastyx

For ages: 10 & up, with adult supervision

Pet size: up to 10" long or larger

Behavior◦Insectivores◦Nocturnal◦Solitary

Lizards: Lizards: TropicalTropicalTypes: Chinese Water

Dragon, Iguana, Chameleon

For ages: 14 & up, with adult supervision

Pet lifespan: approximately 15 years

Pet size: up to 36" longBehavior:

◦Omnivores◦Diurnal◦Solitary

Think Write Share: Think Write Share: Extension QuestionExtension Question

THINK◦What characteristics of reptiles

would influence pet owner’s? 3-5 Sentences Giving Examples

WRITE◦3-5 Sentences Giving Examples

SHARE◦With you face partner

Vocabulary: ClosingVocabulary: ClosingInsectivore: Eat InsectsOmnivore: Eat Fruit, Veggies, Meat

and BugsCarnivore: Eats meatHerbivore: Only vegetablesNocturnal: Awake at nightDiurnal: Awake during the dayCommunal: Like living togetherTropical: Jungle like environmentTemperate: Medium level heat,

humidity and cool temperatures. Normally dry land

Desert: Low to 0 humidity, high heat

Animals Around Us: ReptilesAnimals Around Us: Reptiles

Video QuestionsVideo QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesActivitiesNotes G.O.Extension Prompt AnsweredVideo Questions Answered Take Home

◦Design a care “Good Owner Wanted Ad” for an animal discussed Should be colored and include the

information mentioned in your G.O. from today’s notes

Reptiles: Items for Care Reptiles: Items for Care Animal Science Level 1

Take Home…. Take Home…. Get our your take home

assignment and share with your partner.◦Discuss

How would we provide this animal the best quality of life as a pet?

ObjectivesLearn proper reptile careIdentify items needed to provide

proper reptile environments

Warm-Up: Pair ShareWhat does this animal need to

survive?

Essential QuestionEssential QuestionWhat is required for all reptile

health?

Care: Areas of FocusEnvironmentFoodWaterIllness Prevention Handling

Environment : TropicalGlass Tank (based on size of

animal)◦Water proof because of high humidity

Screen Lid for ventilation Substrate:

◦Stones on bottom for drainage◦On top: moss, reptile bark, coconut

husks or soil mixture MUST HOLD MOISTURE

Basking sight (rock)Plants (live or fake)UVB or Florescent Lighting

Environment: Desert Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationSubstrate:

◦Sand (be careful with feeding!) ◦Newspaper

Want to not hold moisture

Basking sightUVB or Florescent lighting

Bearded Dragon Enclosure Set Up

http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/145449932

Environment: Turtles Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationWater

◦Treated for chlorine ◦Heated (low heating requirements)◦FILTER

Clean regularly

Basking sightPlants (Live or Fake) UVB or Florescent lighting

FoodInsectivores

◦Crickets (live or dead)◦Worms (mealworms, wax worms,

butter worms, ◦Coat in Calcium dust (available at

pet stores)Herbivores

◦Dark leafy greens (WASHED)◦Fruit (without skins)◦Some calcium dust provided

Carnivores◦Mice (live or frozen)

WaterALWAYS AVAILABLE!Bowls

◦Easy to clean◦Keep free of mold

Large water bowl◦Many reptiles shed◦They require full immersion in water

for periods of time◦Water bowl must be able to fit the

animal

Illness PreventionKeep water bowls cleanAppropriate levels of humidity,

and temperature to prevent to much mold growth

Wash hands before and after handling◦Salmonella

Proper Diet

ActivitiesActivitiesUsing your Animal Science Books.

◦Choose an animal Snake, Turtle, Frog, Lizard

◦On the FRONT of your paper Where do you find your animal in the wild?

Describe the habitat

What does your animal eat? How does it “get” its food?

What anatomical adaptations does your animal have that make it successful in its environment

◦On the BACK of your paper for HW Design a “hero” poster for your animal. Include

information from the front. Your poster must be colored

Think Write Share: Think Write Share: Extension QuestionExtension Question

THINK◦What characteristic(s) of reptiles

reflect their native environment? How do we meet their needs (from the wild) in a domesticated setting?

WRITE◦3-5 Sentences Giving Examples

SHARE◦With you face partner

Vocabulary:Substrate: bedding for reptiles,

based on environmental needs of pet

Furnishing: tank accessories, rocks, branches, live or fake

Basking : sitting to gather sun: regulated temperature, required for Vitamin D

UVB Lighting: artificial lighting to mimic the sun. Some provide both UV and UVB rays as well as heat

On your paper: On your paper: Draw a picture of an animal in its

“perfect habitat” imagine the paper is a glass cage.

On the back write a summary of the habitat. Include answers to the following questions:◦What animal is the cage for?◦What type of environment does it live in? ◦What have you done to provide the

proper environment?

Life Science: ReptilesLife Science: Reptiles

After Viewing…. After Viewing…. Think/Pair/Share

◦How are reptiles and amphibians different?

Video QuestionsVideo QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesTake Home

◦Design a Habitat Choose any reptile/amphibian, Should be

colored and include what items are present to help meet the “needs” of that animal

(Extra Time)Amphibians Book Work page 361◦Define all vocab, Answer the

questions at end of chapter in complete sentences (Share Books)

Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesIdentify gross anatomy, and

internal anatomy of common reptiles and amphibians

Warm Up: Think/Pair/Share How are these animals suited for

their environment?

Essential QuestionHow are reptiles suited for their

environments?

Frog: Gross Anatomy

Frog Internal Anatomy

Turtle External Anatomy

Turtle: Internal

Snake: Internal and Skeletal Anatomy

Snake: MovementRepresent

these in your notes

Cool Creatures: ReptilesCool Creatures: Reptiles

Think Write Share: Think Write Share: Extension QuestionExtension Question

THINK◦What characteristics of an

environment effect the anatomy of reptiles/amphibians? Be able to give 2 examples

WRITE◦3-5 Sentences Giving Examples

SHARE◦With you face partner

Dissection DirectionsDissection Directions BEFORE STARTING

Listen to ALL directions first TOUCH NOTHING

DURING DISSECTION◦ Each student will participate (in some manner)◦ Round Robin reading of Directions◦ 2 recorders of for discussion questions writing

answers◦ REMAIN SEATED ◦ Use all tools properly Assigned Jobs for AFTER

Seat 1 – clean utensils Seat 2- cleans dissection pad Seat 3- wipes down table area

Seat 4- collects work

ActivitiesReptiles Book Work page 379

◦Define all vocab◦Use once in a sentence◦Answer the questions at end of

chapter in complete sentences ◦(Share Books)

Dirty Job’s VideoDirty Job’s VideoSnake Wrangler

◦Write down anatomical terms you hear and what they mean as we watch for review

Reptiles: Common Reptiles: Common Diseases Diseases Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesIdentify common characteristics

of reptile and amphibian diseasesEvaluate methods of treatment

and prevention for reptile and amphibian diseases

Warm Up What is wrong with this reptile?

Essential QuestionWhat is the most effective

method of prevention for reptile diseases?

ActivityActivityRead your handouts on different Reptile

and amphibian common diseases at your table. (Please remember your number)

Design a graphic organizer with your information◦What is it? Cause? Sign and Symptoms?

Treatment? Prevention?

You will present your information and graphic organizer to your classmates.

Station/Share ActivityStation/Share Activity1. all numbered students meet up

with your group◦All the 1’s together, all the 2’s together

etc2. Gather information about your

disease with your numbered group◦Fill in your graphic organizer notes

3. Return to you original seats (with a 1/2/3/4 student in all seats)

4. Share the information for your disease (should be at least 4 different diseases shared)◦ONE talk ALL write

PresentatioPresentationsns

Graphic Organizers for notes

Common Reptile DiseasesCommon Reptile DiseasesGoutBladder StonesMitesImpaction

GoutWhat is it?◦Change in metabolism (usage and expulsion)

of uric acid. Caused by too much of inappropriate proteins in reptile diets

Signs◦Painful enlarged joints and kidneys due to

build up of uric acid Treatment

◦Dietary modification and maintenancePrevention

◦Feed a balanced diet for your reptile.

Articular gout in lizard tail. Articular gout in lizard tail. Unable to move without painUnable to move without pain

Bladder Stones

What is it?◦Excess urates in bladder system crystallize

forming stonesCauses:

◦Improper Diet and dehydrationSigns:

◦Rear leg paralysis or weakness, constipation, runny noses, egg-binding and lack of appetite

Treatment:◦Removal of stone, adjustment in diet

Prevention:◦Proper diet, plenty of water available

Bladder Stones in Tortoise Bladder Stones in Tortoise

MitesWhat is it?◦Parasites: can lead to blood diseases

Causes:◦Unclean living conditions, transmission from other

reptiles Signs:

◦Dysecdysis (difficulty shedding), extra time in water bowl

Treatment:◦Clean entire cage to rid of mites,

Prevention:◦Quarantine new animals, clean cages thoroughly,

soak ornaments

Mite on SnakeMite on Snake

ImpactionImpactionWhat is it?◦Block in digestion tract

Causes:◦Housing in loose substrate, inappropriate sized

food, dehydrationSigns:

◦Constipation, bruising on abdomen, lethargyTreatment:

◦Quarantine animal on paper towel, Take to vet if appetite doesn’t improve

Prevention:◦Non-loose substrate, appropriate diet

Impaction in Lizard

Metabolic Bone DiseaseMetabolic Bone DiseaseWhat is?

◦improper calcium to phophorus ratio in the body

Causes?◦No UV Light provided

Signs◦Soft bones, tremors in the legs/tail

Treatment◦Calcium provided + UV light (to

metabolize Calcium)

Video MBDVideo MBDhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=j7IhksUViXI

Think Write Share: Think Write Share: Extension QuestionExtension Question

THINK◦Why might reptile diseases be

difficult to ID?WRITE

◦3-5 Sentences Giving ExamplesSHARE

◦With you face partner

ActivitiesActivitiesComplete you graphic organizers

from your classmate’s presentations

Design a brochure on reptile health for HW◦You have just covered many common

reptile diseases. Make a brochure on how to keep a reptile healthy and free of these diseases based on what you have learned for prevention of these diseases.

◦MUST BE COLORED

Video: Amphibians and Fish. Video quiz follows both segmentsVideo: Amphibians and Fish. Video quiz follows both segments

Test Review Test Review Define: Substrate, Basking, UVB, Furnishing,

Insectivore, Herbivore, Carnivore, Desert, Temperate, Tropical, Omnivore, Nocturnal, Diurnal, Crespucular, Communal, Solitary

Internal Anatomy of a Turtle DiagramKnow the information the reptile diseases

presented in class. Why are these diseases difficult to ID?

What characteristics make reptiles good survivors?

How are reptiles and amphibians different?How are reptiles suited for their environments?What is required for all reptile health? How do

we meet these requirements?How are reptiles classified?