Amazing Animal Bodies!

Science Grades 2nd Grade 6:51 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's explore the different body parts that animals have and learn what they are called. We will use a fun video and activities to help us remember!

Video Resource

Learn the Animal Body Parts

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Duration: 6:51
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Key Concepts

  • Animals have different body parts.
  • Each body part has a specific name.
  • Understanding animal body parts helps us learn about animals.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least five different animal body parts.
  • Students will be able to correctly name the identified animal body parts.
  • Students will be able to understand the function of some animal body parts.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what their favorite animal is. Then, ask them what body parts that animal has. Introduce the lesson by explaining that today they will learn the names of different animal body parts.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "Learn the Animal Body Parts" video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnAJlTc9SQ). Tell students to pay close attention to the different body parts the video shows.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what body parts they remember from the video. Write the names of the body parts on the board.
  • Activity: Animal Body Part Matching (15 mins)
    Distribute worksheets with pictures of animals and a list of body parts. Have students draw lines matching the body part name to the correct body part on the animal. Use the free printable resources from https://www.kids-pages.com for additional activities.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the animal body parts learned in the lesson. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about animal body parts.

Interactive Exercises

  • Animal Charades
    Students act out different animals, emphasizing a specific body part (e.g., flapping wings, wagging a tail). The other students guess the animal and the emphasized body part.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite animal and why?
  • What are some body parts that all animals have?
  • Why is it important to know the names of animal body parts?

Skills Developed

  • Observation
  • Vocabulary building
  • Critical thinking
  • Following Instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What do we call the part of the bird that helps it fly?

Correct Answer: Wing

Question 2:

What do we call the part of a fish that helps it swim?

Correct Answer: Fin

Question 3:

What do we call the nose of an elephant?

Correct Answer: Trunk

Question 4:

What part of a dog wags when it is happy?

Correct Answer: Tail

Question 5:

What part of a cat helps it see in the dark?

Correct Answer: Eyes

Question 6:

What is the outer covering of a fish called?

Correct Answer: Scale

Question 7:

Which body part do animals use to hear?

Correct Answer: Ears

Question 8:

What do we call the part of a bird that it uses to eat?

Correct Answer: Beak

Question 9:

Which animal body part helps protect it from danger?

Correct Answer: Claws

Question 10:

What is the main body part that helps an animal move?

Correct Answer: Legs

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A bird uses its ______ to fly.

Correct Answer: wing

Question 2:

A fish uses its ______ to swim.

Correct Answer: fin

Question 3:

An elephant has a long ______.

Correct Answer: trunk

Question 4:

A happy dog wags its ______.

Correct Answer: tail

Question 5:

A cat uses its ______ to see in the dark.

Correct Answer: eyes

Question 6:

The outer covering of a fish are called ______.

Correct Answer: scales

Question 7:

Animals use their ______ to hear.

Correct Answer: ears

Question 8:

A bird uses its ______ to eat.

Correct Answer: beak

Question 9:

Animals use their ______ to protect themselves.

Correct Answer: claws

Question 10:

Animals use their ______ to move around.

Correct Answer: legs

Educational Standards

2.LS4.1:Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

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