All About Reptiles: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Kids

Reptiles are a diverse animal classification group of scaly, cold-blooded vertebrates that can be found in habitats all around the world. Crocodiles, snakes, turtles and lizards belong to the reptilian family, grouped together based on their shared characteristics.

Our five-day reptile unit plan dives deeper into exploring these common characteristics, particularly uncovering more about a reptile’s cold-blooded body regulation, reproductive life cycles, physical features, and habitats. Included in the unit plan are engaging daily lesson plans, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, creative writing templates and more.

Check out some additional reptile reading with these articles, too!

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• How Long Do Crocodiles Live?
• Discover the Largest Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded
• The Most Snake-Infested Areas in the United States
• 6 Sounds Crocodiles Make and What They Mean
• How Long Do Turtles Live?
• All About the Crocodile Death Roll