Anatomy of a Black Tailed Prairie Dog

Use a black-tailed prairie dog anatomy illustration to support an animal observation lesson. Pair the printed reference with a reading or discussion so students can describe the animal’s visible features.
Grades
Grades 2–5
Pages
2
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PDF
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Updated Feb 18, 2024

Subject
Science
Topic
Prairie dog, Animal anatomy
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Anatomy of a Black Tailed Prairie Dog This informative science resource features a beautifully hand-painted watercolor image of a Black-tailed Prairie Dog with clear anatomical labels identifying key external body parts. Students will learn the correct terminology for prairie dog anatomy as they study the detailed illustration. This engaging worksheet can be utilized in a variety of ways - teachers may have students label their own prairie dog diagrams, complete a compare and contrast activity with other rodents, create a prairie dog facts poster, or simply discuss the functions of different prairie dog body parts as a whole group or small group activity. With many possible applications across elementary science curriculums, this vivid prairie dog anatomy diagram is a versatile addition to any life science unit for grades 1-4.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify labeled external features of a black-tailed prairie dog

  • Connect the labeled claws and fur with their described digging and camouflage functions

Teaching tips

  • Display the illustration in landscape orientation and ask students to point to a feature as its label is read.

  • For an extension, provide plain paper for students to sketch and label an animal; no blank labeling worksheet is included.

Skills covered

  • Reading an animal diagram and its external-feature labels

  • Using descriptive vocabulary for ears, eyes, fur, tail, claws and legs

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Is this a blank labeling worksheet?

No. The two-page PDF includes a labeled prairie dog illustration and a printing/terms page. Use the illustration as a reference or display.

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