What is a mammal? micro-lesson

Sophie

Classifying living things: Marvellous Mammals

Science

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What is a mammal? Scientists classify or group animals in a variety of ways. One way in which they do this is by looking at the animal’s characteristics. Mammals such as whales, elephants, and cheetahs have many features that make them unique from other animals. For example, mammals are all warm-blooded. This means that they create their own body heat and can stay warm in cold climates, unlike cold-blooded animals such as reptiles. Another key feature of mammals is that they have lungs which enable them to breathe oxygen in the air. Interestingly, all mammals have hair at some stage in their lives. This includes aquatic mammals such as whales which have hair along their jaw and head.

Answer time

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

What does the term 'warm blooded' mean?

1) Animals that create their own body heat.

2) Animals that only like warm climates.

3) Animals that enjoy being warm.

4) Animal that sunbathe to keep their blood warm.
Mammals have gills. True or false?

1) False.

2) True.
What do all mammals have at some stage of their lives?

1) Hair or fur

2) Fins

3) Legs

4) Wings
Whales have hair. True or false?

1) True.

2) False.
What is the scientific word for 'group'?

1) Classify

2) Sort

3) Organise

4) Collect

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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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