Use the slideshow, teacher resources, and student worksheets in this science mini-lesson to give students a general overview of the defining characteristics of mammals. This mini-lesson can be taught as part of 1 or 2 45-minute class periods. The activities and exercises can be completed in class or given as take-home assignments. The lesson content is accessible and approachable for both science teachers and generalists, and includes background material for brush-up or pre-lecture preparation.
![Elephant](https://www.teachervision.com/sites/default/files/styles/fe_video_page_image_300_200_/public/2018-05/7697300_s_0.jpg)
![Sheep](https://www.teachervision.com/sites/default/files/styles/fe_video_page_image_300_200_/public/2018-05/11842315_xl.jpg)
![Monkey](https://www.teachervision.com/sites/default/files/styles/fe_video_page_image_300_200_/public/2018-05/43082582_s.jpg)
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the defining characteristics of mammals.
Excerpted from
Eyewitness: Mammal
Steve Parker
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy through stunning real-life photographs.
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