Amphibians vs. Reptiles…What’s the Difference?

Get ready to dive into the wild world of amphibians and reptiles with your students. You know, those slimy and scaly creatures that always manage to spark a mix of “ewws” and “wows” in the classroom. We’ve got a trick up our sleeves – some cool compare-and-contrast activities that’ll turn your science lessons into an epic showdown between the amphibians and reptiles!

What is the difference between an amphibian and a reptile to get started? Here’s a quick rundown with a few amphibian and reptile facts.

🐸Amphibians

• Are cold-blooded
• Are vertebrates
• Have gills and lungs
• Have four legs and webbed feet
• Have smooth skin, no hair or fur
• Lay lots of eggs, usually in water
• Usually, they spend the early part of their life in water and later life on land

🐍Reptiles

• Are cold-blooded
• Are vertebrates
• Have lungs
• Some have four legs, and some have none
• Have scales, no hair or fur
• Usually lay eggs, but sometimes give birth to live young
• Do not have any ears, just ear holes.

Reptilia vs. Amphibia Worksheet Pack

This printable worksheet pack includes a variety of worksheets and resources to help your students tell the difference between reptiles and amphibians. We’ve included the following.

• Reptile anchor chart
• Amphibian anchor chart
• Comparing Reptiles and Amphibians Chart (completed)
• Comparing Reptiles and Amphibians Chart (blank)
• Labelling Reptiles and Amphibians Worksheet
• Amphibians Comprehension Worksheet
• Reptile Comprehension Worksheet
• Reptile vs. Amphibian Word Search
• Answer Key

Download and Print Your Reptile vs. Amphibian Worksheets

This resource is available in the following printable and editable formats. Click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file.

• BW PDF (non-editable)
• BW Google Slides (Editable)

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