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Classify Animals

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Give your class an idea of how animals are classified by scientists with this interactive PowerPoint activity. They are presented with six different animals, they answer yes or no questions until only one animal remains alongside information about it. This continues for all six animals. A sorting extension is also included.

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animal attributes, animals, animal classification, taxonomy, scientific classification, sorting

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animal classification, classification, sorting, animal characteristics, logical reasoning skills, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
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Science
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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14
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