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Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores . Amber Buggs. Content Area : Science Grade Level : 4
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Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores Amber Buggs
Content Area: Science Grade Level: 4 Summary: The purpose of this power point is to have students classify and understand organisms as carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Learning Objective: Given a list of animals, students will classify each as a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore with 100% accuracy. Content Standard: 3.2 Classify organisms as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. Accomplishment: Develop an understanding of the different types of organisms.
What are Carnivores? • Carnivores are any animals that feed on flesh. These are animals that mainly eat meat! • Some carnivores include: lions, tigers, eagles, hawks, sharks, elephants, and even spiders!
What are Herbivores? • Herbivores are animals that eat mainly plants! These include leaves, flowers, grass, fruits, roots, bark, and much more. • Some herbivores include: Deer, Cows, Sheep, and horses!
What are Omnivores? • Omnivores are animals that are able to eat both plants AND animals. • Some Omnivores include bears, raccoons, seagulls, and even HUMANS!
Let’s Have Some Fun! Visit following interactive website to play a game on Herbivores! This will help you recognize which organisms are classified as Herbivores. Pay close attention and enjoy! http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/matching/mherbivores.htm Here’s a fun matching game for Omnivores! Pay close attention to the animals listed as Omnivores. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/matching/momnivores.htm This is another fun matching game for Carnivore animals. Have Fun! http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/matching/mcarnivores.htm
Here’s More Help Which of the following animal NOT a Herbivore? • Cows • Bears • Elephants
More Practice • Which of the following organisms is an Omnivore? • Deer • Humans • Ducks
Are ALL the following organisms Carnivores? • Lions • Tigers • Elephants • Yes No
Conclusion Congratulations, you now know how to classify an organism as a Herbivore, Carnivore, or Omnivore! Hope you had fun!