This module provides information on the characteristics of animals with backbone.
Objective
1. Identify the major characteristics of animals with backbones.
2. Describe the characteristics of the five groups of vertebrates.
3. Identify fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
4. Identify the adaptions that enable the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals to live in their natural habitat.
5. Distinguish among monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 6
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Living Things and Their Environment
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Determine the distinguishing characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates
