What Makes a Mammal a Mammal?

What Makes a Mammal a Mammal?

Grade 3rd Grade · Science · 60 min· Ngss 3-ls4-3

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the characteristics that all mammals share.

Warm-Up Video

Learn Bright · 6:07

Mammals for Kids | Learn all about the unique characteristics of mammals and what mammals are!

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur.

  • 2

    Almost all mammals give birth to live babies, and mothers nurse their young with milk.

  • 3

    Mammals breathe with lungs and those that live on land have four limbs.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name three characteristics that all mammals share.

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