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- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students explore the observable properties of matter and utilize them in classification. They use a binary classification system to divide objects, then justify their scheme. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine two-way classification systems using four mutually exclusive groups and two dimensions simultaneously. They then are given a set of plastic animals, asked to create a two-way classification system, then asked to fit a new character into their system. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students work with a set of objects to set up both quantitative and qualitative classification systems. As a group, students follow an example to design and complete two classification systems using a set of objects provided. Individually, they describe how another object would fit into one of their systems, describe other classification systems the group could have used, and relate classification to everyday life. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students view a selection of slides of various living things and record them in their books. They discover that classification is essential to biology because there are so many different living things. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students discuss different classification schemes for living organisms. They group common household items to discover many ways to classify organisms. Students compare/contrast characteristics of each classification. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students can engage in a number of different activities that focus on the study of living organisms within an ecosystem. Each lesson includes a short description of the activities and a rubric for reaching the standard. The first lesson deals with the classification of animals. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students participate in an on site activity about animal classification at the Minnesota Zoo. While at the zoo and on the different trails, students answer questions about different animals found in each trail. They also choose any animal to watch for 10 minutes and record their observations and draw a picture of the animal. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students are asked to think about their houses. They are asked how are their houses organized? Students are asked: Why does food go in the kitchen? and toilet paper in the bathroom. They compare other systems of biological classification. Students construct and use dichotomous keys to classify organisms. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students recognize the need for biological classification and master the basics of taxonomic levels. They explore the basics of taxonomy and binomial nomenclature. In addition, they classify the contents of the "sack-o-stuff" given by the teacher. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students analyze relationships about animals and create a model of classifications based on both the similarities and the differences. They also discuss a dichotomous key before they create a cladograph using different types of candy. Full Review »

