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Create a Critter Collage

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Young scholars create a collage. In this animal classification lesson, students discuss why and how scientists classify animals. Young scholars view pictures of different animals and decide which class each animal belongs to. Students compare animals from the same class and describe their similarities and differences. Young scholars create a classroom collage for each animal class.

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animal classification, taxonomy

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animal classes, animal classification, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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