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Students group animals by common characteristics using the most basic levels of Linnaeus's system of animal classification. Full Review »
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Students explore different animal classifications. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students investigate eight basic animal groups, and identify the different groups through knowledge of animal characteristics, changes, and life cycles of each group. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students identify the general characteristics of the animal phyla using the science textbook and other related science materials. They organize the information into an outline or graphic organizer and create a visual aid that supports the information about one of the body systems. Full Review »
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Students classify animals as invertebrates or vertebrates. They work in groups to sort Beanie Baby stuffed animals by animal type and discuss the differences between animals with backbones and animals without backbones. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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After completing a unit on animal classification and attending a field trip students e-mail a trusted adult with some information about animal classification. They detail what they have learned about classifications of animals, insects and birds. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research and present information about the classification of animals. They participate in a teacher-led discussion, and in small groups devise their own way of classifying everyday objects in class, developing two-part names for several objects in the room. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students differentiate between vertebrates and invertebrates, and identify the main characteristics of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They sort and categorize different types of balls, discuss the characteristics of five types of vertebrates, and participate in a characteristic identification game. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students work in small groups to investigate the how to sort a variety of items into groups and subgroups. They work on a class chart based on the activity which show how the items are classified based on commonalities. Upon completion of the classification exercise, they complete a KWL chart about Animal Classification. Finally, they discuss the reasons why scientists classify animals and how they determine the schema for doing so. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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