Introduce the logic behind a dichotomous key or administer a group performance assessment with a fun and challenging classification lesson. With explicit instructions for the teacher and for collaborative groups, as well as engaging...

For this bird classification worksheet, learners are given a group of birds and then are to determine how they are similar or different from each other. Students read about 14 birds.

In this classification activity, students solve 3 classification riddles, complete 6 true and false questions, complete 4 sequences, and solve a riddle about the classification of an animal.

In this biology worksheet, students read about biological taxonomy. They then use the information they learned to answer the 13 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions on bird classification and characteristics.

In this animal classification activity, learners read for information and comprehension. In this fill in the blank and multiple choice activity, students answer five questions.

In this animal kingdom worksheet, students read for information and determine comprehension. In this matching and fill in the blanks worksheet, students answer twelve questions.

In this classification of life worksheet, students use an on line source to answer questions about how species are classified, named and grouped. They give the classification of a bear, an orchid and a sea cucumber.

Environmental science enthusiasts show what they know at the end of the year by taking this full-fledged final exam. They answer multiple-choice, graph interpretation, and essay-analysis questions, 73 of them in all. Topics range from...

In this biology learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.

In this classifying animals worksheet, students use the information in the word bank to complete the T-Chart about mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Students write 10 answers.

Young learners classify five different animals into their proper category. The animals pictured are a pigeon, a lizard, a cat, a frog, and a goldfish. Pupils are also asked to tell why they know it's a certain kind of animal. An...

In this science worksheet, students examine 20 words in a word bank; all pertain to animal classification. Students locate each word in a word search puzzle.

This worksheet allows learners to see animals and reptiles, and also clearly identify them. There are bats, rats, and more. Here you will find 16 clear and colorful pictures which children must match up with their animal names. This...

In these categorizing animals worksheets, learners complete 20 true or false statements about animal groups. Students then classify the animals in the box into the correct column. Learners write the letter of the correct answer for the...

In this birds worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the birds of the Wetlands and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions total.

In this vertebrate instructional activity, students review the different adaptations for the 5 groups of vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. This instructional activity has 12 matching, 1 fill in the blank, and...

In this vertebrates classification worksheet, 5th graders unscramble 15 words to find answers to clues. Each clue gives information about the characteristics of vertebrates.  

How can one differentiate between a dweezlebub and nessie? Use this fictitious creature dichotomous key to find out! Biologists of all ages will enjoy this creative way to learn about classification, including a chance to draw the...

In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to the classification of living things. There are 28 biology terms located in the word search.

Emerging ecologists need a full understanding of life, from the inner workings of a cell to the complex relationships among organisms. This examination is meant to assess high schoolers after an entire year of courses on the living...

A branching key is a great way to classify different types of animals and plants! Fifth graders answer several yes/no answers about three different plants. They then create their own key to differentiate between an iris, a rose, and a...

Finally, a instructional activity that involves more than filling in some blanks. Your budding ecologists must graph and analyze three sets of data, then synthesize the information as they think about the impacts of plant reproduction on...

In this classification worksheet, students organize their thoughts by classifying the words from the box into the following categories: birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish.