Reptiles Animal Science Level 1

Intro to Reptiles Video: Pair Share to Follow (Part One Only)

Think Write Share THINK ◦ What makes a reptile a reptile? WRITE ◦ Your answer in 10 words or less SHARE ◦ With you face partner

Unit Map: Follow Along in your packet WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING? AS Basic: Recognize, Identify, and Evaluate the effects of disease and parasites in animals AS.03.01: ID breeds and species

Know Understand Do! Know Types of reptiles Basic Care Requirements Gross internal and external anatomy Understand Requirements of differing types of species Proper care and disease prevention Physiology of reptiles Do Design a care guide Summarize care practices Analyze disease effects on Animals

Key Learning: Reptiles and Their Care Unit EQ: Why are reptiles growing in popularity? Concept : Anatomy Lesson EQ: How are reptiles suited for their environments? Vocab Impaction, Gout Concept : Care Lesson EQ: What is required for all reptile health? Vocab Furnishing, substrate, basking, UVB Concept : Types Lesson EQ: How are reptiles classified? Vocab Reptile, Tropical, Omnivore, Communal

Objectives Learn and Identify the common types of reptiles Understand behavioral characteristics of reptiles Identify and list habitat requirements

Warm Up Is this a reptile? Tell your partner Why/Why not?

Essential Question How are Reptiles Classified?

Graphic Organizer Animal Name/ Group Environment in which its found Basic Characteristics Basic Behavioral Traits Examples FrogWet, Near water, Tropical 4 Legs, Smooth Wet Skin, Life stages, Likes it humid Hops, Nocturnal, Tree Frog

What is what?? Put these on the TOP of your G.O. Reptile: any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles Amphibian: cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

Frogs Types: Pacman, Green tree frog, Tomato frog, Dart frog (poisonous) For ages: 10 & up, with adult supervision Pet size: 2"- 4" long Habitat: tropical Behavior ◦ Insectivores ◦ Nocturnal ◦ Communal ◦ Good Climbers

Turtles: Semi- Aquatic Types: Red Eared Slider, Painted, Soft-shelled For ages: 12 & up, with adult supervision Pet lifespan: approximately 30 years Pet size: up to 12“ Behavior ◦ Omnivores ◦ Diurnal

Tortoises‘: Dry Land Types: Russian, Red footed, Greek For ages: 12 & up, with adult supervision Pet lifespan: approximately 50 year Pet size: up to 8“ Habitat: Temperate Behavior ◦ Herbivores ◦ Diurnal ◦ Burrow

Snakes Types: Corn, Ribbon, King For ages 12 and up with adult supervision Pet Lifespan: 5 years Pet Size: Dependent on type (3ft) Behavior: ◦ Carnivores ◦ Nocturnal or Crepuscular ◦ Solitary ◦ Terrestrial-ground dwellers

Lizards: Desert Types: Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Mali Uromastyx For ages: 10 & up, with adult supervision Pet size: up to 10" long or larger Behavior ◦ Insectivores ◦ Nocturnal ◦ Solitary

Lizards: Tropical Types: Chinese Water Dragon, Iguana, Chameleon For ages: 14 & up, with adult supervision Pet lifespan: approximately 15 years Pet size: up to 36" long Behavior: ◦ Omnivores ◦ Diurnal ◦ Solitary

Think Write Share: Extension Question THINK ◦ What characteristics of reptiles would influence pet owner’s? 3-5 Sentences Giving Examples WRITE ◦ 3-5 Sentences Giving Examples SHARE ◦ With you face partner

Vocabulary: Closing Insectivore: Eat Insects Omnivore: Eat Fruit, Veggies, Meat and Bugs Herbivore: Only vegetables Nocturnal: Awake at night Diurnal: Awake during the day Communal: Like living together Tropical: Jungle like environment Temperate: Medium level heat, humidity and cool temperatures. Normally dry land Desert: Low to 0 humidity, high heat

Animals Around Us: Reptiles

Video Questions Complete after viewing

Activities Notes G.O. Extension Prompt Answered Video Questions Answered Take Home ◦ Design a care “Good Owner Wanted Ad” for an animal discussed  Should be colored and include the information mentioned in your G.O. from today’s notes

Reptiles: Items for Care Animal Science Level 1

Take Home…. Get our your take home assignment and share with your partner. ◦ Discuss  How would we provide this animal the best quality of life as a pet?

Objectives Learn proper reptile care Identify items needed to provide proper reptile environments

Warm-Up: Pair Share What does this animal need to survive?

Essential Question What is required for all reptile health?

Care: Areas of Focus Environment Food Water Illness Prevention Handling

Environment : Tropical Glass Tank (based on size of animal) ◦ Water proof because of high humidity Screen Lid for ventilation Substrate: ◦ Stones on bottom for drainage ◦ On top: moss, reptile bark, coconut husks or soil mixture  MUST HOLD MOISTURE Basking sight (rock) Plants (live or fake) UVB or Florescent Lighting

Environment: Desert Glass Tank Screen lid for ventilation Substrate: ◦ Sand (be careful with feeding!) ◦ Newspaper  Want to not hold moisture Basking sight UVB or Florescent lighting

Bearded Dragon Enclosure Set Up

Environment: Turtles Glass Tank Screen lid for ventilation Water ◦ Treated for chlorine ◦ Heated (low heating requirements) ◦ FILTER  Clean regularly Basking sight Plants (Live or Fake) UVB or Florescent lighting

Food Insectivores ◦ Crickets (live or dead) ◦ Worms (mealworms, wax worms, butter worms, ◦ Coat in Calcium dust (available at pet stores) Herbivores ◦ Dark leafy greens (WASHED) ◦ Fruit (without skins) ◦ Some calcium dust provided Carnivores ◦ Mice (live or frozen)

Water ALWAYS AVAILABLE! Bowls ◦ Easy to clean ◦ Keep free of mold Large water bowl ◦ Many reptiles shed ◦ They require full immersion in water for periods of time ◦ Water bowl must be able to fit the animal

Illness Prevention Keep water bowls clean Appropriate levels of humidity, and temperature to prevent to much mold growth Wash hands before and after handling ◦ Salmonella Proper Diet

Think Write Share: Extension Question THINK ◦ What characteristic(s) of reptiles reflect their native environment? How do we meet their needs (from the wild) in a domesticated setting? WRITE ◦ 3-5 Sentences Giving Examples SHARE ◦ With you face partner

Vocabulary: Substrate: bedding for reptiles, based on environmental needs of pet Furnishing: tank accessories, rocks, branches, live or fake Basking : sitting to gather sun: regulated temperature, required for Vitamin D UVB Lighting: artificial lighting to mimic the sun. Some provide both UV and UVB rays as well as heat

Life Science: Reptiles

After Viewing…. Think/Pair/Share ◦ How are reptiles and amphibians different?

Video Questions Complete after viewing

Activities Take Home ◦ Design a Habitat  Choose any reptile/amphibian, Should be colored and include what items are present to help meet the “needs” of that animal (Extra Time)Amphibians Book Work page 361 ◦ Define all vocab, Answer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences (Share Books)

Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Animal Science Level 1

Objectives Identify gross anatomy, and internal anatomy of common reptiles and amphibians

Warm Up How are these animals suited for their environment?

Essential Question How does environment influence anatomy in reptiles and amphibians?

Frog: Gross Anatomy

Frog Internal Anatomy

Turtle External Anatomy

Turtle: Internal

Snake: Internal and Skeletal Anatomy

Snake: Movement Represent these in your notes

Cool Creatures: Reptiles

Activities Using your Animal Science Books. ◦ Choose an animal  Snake, Turtle, Frog, Lizard ◦ On the FRONT of your paper  Where do you find your animal in the wild?  Describe the habitat  What does your animal eat?  How does it “get” its food?  What anatomical adaptations does your animal have that make it successful in its environment ◦ On the BACK of your paper  Design a “hero” poster for your animal. Include information from the front. Your poster must be colored

Activities Reptiles Book Work page 379 ◦ Define all vocab ◦ Use once in a sentence ◦ Answer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences ◦ (Share Books)

Reptiles: Common Diseases Animal Science Level 1

Objectives Identify common characteristics of reptile and amphibian diseases Evaluate methods of treatment and prevention for reptile and amphibian diseases

Warm Up What is wrong with this reptile?

Essential Question What is the most effective method of prevention for reptile diseases?

Activity Read your handouts on different Reptile and amphibian common diseases at your table. (Please remember your number) Design a graphic organizer with your information ◦ What is it? Cause? Sign and Symptoms? Treatment? Prevention? You will present your information and graphic organizer to your classmates.

Station Activity 1. At your table gather information about your disease (only one disease) 2. Put this information into a graphic organizer of your choice 3. Move to the correct numbered table ◦ Share your information with the others at your new station 4. Move back to your ORIGINAL table, and share the information with your group members. SAVE THIS PAPER AS YOUR NOTES ON REPTILE DISEASE!

Presentations Graphic Organizers for notes

Common Reptile Diseases Gout Bladder Stones Mites Impaction

Gout What is it? ◦ Change in metabolism (usage and expulsion) of uric acid. Caused by too much of inappropriate proteins in reptile diets Signs ◦ Painful enlarged joints and kidneys due to build up of uric acid Treatment ◦ Dietary modification and maintenance Prevention ◦ Feed a balanced diet for your reptile.

Articular gout in lizard tail. Unable to move without pain

Bladder Stones What is it? ◦ Excess urates in bladder system crystallize forming stones Causes: ◦ Improper Diet and dehydration Signs: ◦ Rear leg paralysis or weakness, constipation, runny noses, egg-binding and lack of appetite Treatment: ◦ Removal of stone, adjustment in diet Prevention: ◦ Proper diet, plenty of water available

Bladder Stones in Tortoise

Mites What is it? ◦ Parasites: can lead to blood diseases Causes: ◦ Unclean living conditions, transmission from other reptiles Signs: ◦ Dysecdysis (difficulty shedding), extra time in water bowl Treatment: ◦ Clean entire cage to rid of mites, Prevention: ◦ Quarantine new animals, clean cages thoroughly, soak ornaments

Mite on Snake

Impaction What is it? ◦ Block in digestion tract Causes: ◦ Housing in loose substrate, inappropriate sized food, dehydration Signs: ◦ Constipation, bruising on abdomen, lethargy Treatment: ◦ Quarantine animal on paper towel, Take to vet if appetite doesn’t improve Prevention: ◦ Non-loose substrate, appropriate diet

Impaction in Lizard

Activities Complete you graphic organizers from your classmate’s presentations Design a brochure on reptile health ◦ You have just covered many common reptile diseases. Make a brochure on how to keep a reptile healthy and free of these diseases based on what you have learned for prevention of these diseases. ◦ MUST BE COLORED

Video: Amphibians and Fish. Video quiz follows both segments

Test Review Define: Substrate, Basking, UVB, Furnishing, Insectivore, Herbivore, Carnivore, Desert, Temperate, Tropical, Omnivore, Nocturnal, Diurnal, Crespucular, Communal, Solitary Internal Anatomy of a Turtle Know the information the 4 reptile diseases presented in class. What characteristics make reptiles good surviors?