Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds

Amphibians, reptiles, and birds represent three major groups of vertebrate animals.

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Introduction to Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds

This introduction gives an overview of the concepts and activities explored in this unit and describes how these investigations build an understanding of ocean literacy.
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Amphibians

Amphibians are a diverse group of vertebrate animals that have adapted to live in a wide variety of land and freshwater habitats.
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Activity: Identifying Amphibians
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Weird Science: Amphibians in Decline

Question Set: Amphibians

Further Investigations: Amphibians
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Reptiles

Reptiles have adapted to a wide variety of environments and feature a wide variety of forms and functions.
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Activity: Identifying Sea Turtles

Activity: In Cold Blood
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Question Set: Reptiles

Further Investigations: Reptiles
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Birds

Birds have adapted to survive in the air, on land, and in the sea.
Activities:
Activity: Local Bird Guide

Activity: Alert and Escape Behavior
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Question Set: Birds

Further Investigations: Birds

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