Superb Salamanders micro-lesson

Sophie

Science

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Learning time

Kids learn by watching short, engaging video lessons.

Salamanders are amphibians. This means they are able to live on land and in the water. Like other amphibians, salamanders are cold-blooded which means that they rely on the environment to keep their blood a certain temperature. Due to their appearance, salamanders may be confused with lizards. However, lizards are reptiles and do not have moist skin or the ability to live underwater like salamanders do. Like frogs, salamanders begin their lives as eggs. As they grow, they develop lungs which allow them to breathe outside of the water. Salamanders are often brightly colored. This helps warn predators that they may be poisonous if eaten. To catch their own prey, salamanders launch out their sticky tongues in the same way that frogs do.

Answer time

Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.

Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.

Which animals do salamanders look similar to?

1) Lizards

2) Frogs

3) Snakes

4) Newts
Do salamanders begin their lives as eggs?

1) Yes

2) No
Why are salamanders brightly coloured?

1) To warn predators that they are poisonous

2) To attract a mate

3) To camouflage

4) Due to their diet
Which special feature do axolotls use to catch their prey?

1) Their long sticky tongues

2) Their colourful markings

3) Their sharp claws

4) Their sharp teeth
Do salamanders eventually develop lungs?

1) Yes

2) No

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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