What Are The Different Animal Body Coverings? 

Different animals have different body coverings that help them survive and adapt to their environment. Some animals have fur or hair that keeps them warm and helps them hide. Birds have feathers that help them fly, stay warm, and show off bright colors to attract mates or protect their territory. Reptiles like snakes and lizards have scales that protect them from danger. Insects have hard outer coverings called exoskeletons that keep them safe and provide support. Finally, fish and amphibians have smooth, wet skin that helps them breathe and prevents them from drying out. These are just a few of the different coverings that are all important for animals to live successfully in their habitats!

Shells, Feathers, Fur, Down…Body Coverings Teaching Slides

To ensure your students grasp the complex science vocabulary related to the types of animal body coverings and animal adaptations, they need plenty of discussion and visual examples to clarify word meanings. This teaching slide deck is perfect for doing just that! The following types of body coverings are included in this slide deck.

• Fur
• Feathers/Down
• Scales
• Shells
• Skin
• Exoskeleton

It includes various interactive activities sprinkled throughout to get your students thinking, talking, and looking out for amazing animals that use their body coverings to survive. Some of the essential ideas your students will learn from this slide deck are:

1. What are animal body coverings?
2. How do animals use their body coverings to help them survive?
3. What animals have shells, scales, or fur?
4. What is an exoskeleton?
5. How do different body coverings benefit organisms in different environments?

This resource downloads as an easy-to-use, editable Google Slides presentation. Simply download, make your copy, and you’re ready to teach! Click the download button to grab your teaching resource now!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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