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In a Class of Their Own

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Students explore taxonomy and how birds are classified in this scientific system. They use this knowledge to create entries for a field guide to birds that can be used to identify different species.

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dichotomous keys, taxonomy

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dichotomous key, taxonomy, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2002
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