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Animal Classification

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Students recognize the six groups of animals (Mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods) and their characteristics.  In this animal characteristics lesson, students sort animals by their traits.  Students cut and paste pictures into  animal groups.

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animal classification, taxonomy

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animal classification, groups, traits, science
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Grade
K - 3rd
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Science
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