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Learners explore biology by creating a poster presentation. In this animal classification activity, students utilize a SMART board and practice organizing a group of animal shapes by placing them with similar animal families. Learners create posters describing the animal kingdom and the smaller groups within it.

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animal attributes, animals, animal classification, taxonomy

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animal characterstics, animal kingdom, animal presentation, poster presentation, science
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5th - 8th
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Science
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2 hrs
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