Sunday, May 22, 2011

Animals Study Guide

SOL 1.5: Animal Needs
Science Review

·     Animals, including people, have basic life needs, including air, food, water, and a suitable place to live.

·     Body coverings include hair, fur, feathers, scales, and shells.

·     Methods of movement may include walking, crawling, flying, and swimming.

·     Simple ways to classify animals are whether they are wild or tame
·     Wild: raccoon, hawk, squirrel, shark
·     Tame: dog, cat, sheep

·     Another way to classify animals is whether they live on land or in the water
·     Land: dogs have fur and legs that help them live on land
·     Water: fish have scales and fins that help them live in the water