Task # 2
Think about these questions.
What is a Mammal?
What do you know about Mammals?
1. Think, Pair and Share
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In your group think for a minute about all the things you know about mammals.
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With a partner Pair and Share what you know about mammals.
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Share with the other 2 students in your pod what you already know. Did you learn something new?
2. The RECORDER prints under the ‘K’ section on the KWL sheet — click what everyone knows about mammals.
3. Now look at the W section of the sheet. Think, Pair and Share about what you wonder about mammals. The RECORDER prints everyone’s idea.
4. Make a prediction about why an animal belongs to the mammal family.
5. Now watch the following video with your partner. (You may watch it a couple of times to help you learn the mammal characteristics).
6. What did you observe / notice about mammals?