Reptile Riddle: Who Am I?Determine which reptile is portrayed based on a picture and description

Objectives• Students will review that reptiles are a class of animals sharing certain characteristics. They have dry, scaly skin; are cold-blooded; are vertebrates; and usually lay eggs with a leathery shell.

Procedure• Have students draw a picture of a reptile and include a short description. • Have classmates guess which reptile is being portrayed.

Recommended Assessment• Classmates discuss reasoning behind their guess while the student justifies his or her picture.• Determine the accuracy of each description based on what the student says it is supposed to be.

Teacher Hints • If classmates are having trouble, suggest the student gives hints about his or her drawing.• Have classmates ask questions about each student’s drawing to attain a more educated guess.

Grade 2

Key Words• reptile• turtle• crocadilian• snake• lizard

standards• SCI.2.3.2

Reptile Riddle: Who Am I?In the box, draw a picture of one of the reptiles you have seen or learned about. On the lines

below, write 3-5 sentences describing the reptile you choose. End the description with the question “Who am I?” Have your classmates guess what reptile you wrote about.

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