Life Science · Animal Structures
Animal Body Parts & Functions
Observe external animal parts, connect each structure to a useful function, gather simple evidence, and use one animal idea in a simple design.
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Animal Body Parts & Functions
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- Identify several external animal body parts and explain how each can help the animal meet a need.
- Use a simple observation or test as evidence that shape can help with a job.
Key science ideas
- Fins and wide webbed feet can help animals push water and move.
- Large outer ears can help a rabbit receive sounds.
- Sharp porcupine spines can help protect the body.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 1
- 35 min
- ~8 min prep
- 1-LS1-1
- 6 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary