Objectives: SWBAT: -Distinguish between Vertebrates and Invertebrates by stating    the proper criteria that places each animal into their groups.
             - List examples of both groups
          - Draw a picture of a animal from each group
          - Point out a back bone on any vertebrate.

Materials: Geometric shapes, stuffed animals and insects, shells, posters, and  science folder.

Prompt: Discussion about different methods of grouping items using geometric  shapes.
Procedure: - Students will read pp. 30-31 of science book.
        - Teacher will start discussion.
   According to your reading, scientists group animals into 2    groups.
    What are these 2 groups?
     (Animals w/ back bones or vertebrates &
     Animals w/o back bones, or invertebrates).
   What’s a back bone? Feel your own.
   What does your back bone do for you? ( Stand straight, bend)
        - Have students give examples of vert/invert.
   Put posters and write answers on the board as students say    them.
 

Closure:    - Show students examples, have them tell you what column they go in.
   Do all these animals look alike?
   How are they different? How are they the same?

 Assessment: Drawing a picture of a vertebrate and an invertebrate in their science
          booklet.