Learning Intention: Students will be able to identify and describe what mammals are.

Introduction (5 minutes): - Begin by asking the students if they know what a mammal is. - Show pictures of different animals and ask the students to identify which ones are mammals. - Explain that mammals are a type of animal that have fur or hair, are warm-blooded, and give birth to live young.

Body (15 minutes): - Read a book about mammals, such as “Mammals” by Gail Gibbons or “What is a Mammal?” by Robert Snedden. - Discuss the different characteristics of mammals, such as fur or hair, warm-bloodedness, and live birth. - Show pictures of different mammals and ask the students to identify the characteristics that make them mammals. - Play a game of “Mammal or Not?” where you show pictures of different animals and the students have to decide if they are mammals or not.

Conclusion (5 minutes): - Review the characteristics of mammals and ask the students to give examples of mammals they know. - Have the students draw a picture of their favorite mammal and share it with the class. - End the lesson by reminding the students that mammals are a special type of animal and that they will learn more about them in the future.