Animal classification is the theme of a three-week read-aloud anthology. Scholars listen to and discuss a reading and complete extension activities throughout nine lessons. Writing opportunities delve deep into the process of writing an...

Introduce the logic behind a dichotomous key or administer a group performance assessment with a fun and challenging classification lesson. With explicit instructions for the teacher and for collaborative groups, as well as engaging...

Classify living things with a set of worksheets that has pupils sorting and indentifying living and non-living things. Learners use the worksheets as a basis for finding their answers. 

Students classify animals. In this animal groups lesson, students watch a video on animal groups and review the six animal groups. Students practice classifying animals using stuffed animals.

Young scholars classify animals into vertebrates and invertebrates. In this animal classification instructional activity, students complete the online activity by dragging the animals into the correct groups. Young scholars classify...

Students investigate biology by completing a group classification activity. In this animal characteristics, students discuss the different families in the animal kingdom and the small differences that separate the animals. Students...

Students complete an animal classification activity. In this classification lesson, students learn about the seven classification levels of animals. Students are given several animal sheets in which they separate 12...

Young scholars explore biology by creating a poster presentation. In this animal classification lesson, students utilize a SMART board and practice organizing a group of animal shapes by placing them with similar animal families. Young...

Explore the concept of scientific classification and the similarities and differences between plant and animal species. Your class will participate in hands-on activities by investigating dichotomous keys and classifying their shoes. To...

Why do ground squirrels build their homes in the ground? What's so unique about these burrows? Have individuals read about this burrowing animal, and then respond to five short answer questions that assess their comprehension of the...

First graders study animals. In this animal classification lesson plan, 1st graders explore the characteristics (primarily fur) that distinguish animals as mammals. They work in groups at various stations that practice this...

Fourth graders list five facts about an assigned animal, and complete a bird beak activity, using pliers, blunt pencils, forceps, clothespins, and a spoon that represent different types of beaks; students complete chart showing best type...

Fourth graders learn how to classify animals. In this invertebrates instructional activity, 4th graders discuss how we classify thinks into groups and move into a discussion about classifying animals. Students learn about the differences...

How many of your students know that even today new species are being found all over the globe? Introduce them to the amazing diversity our planet houses with a creative activity about animal variation and classification. They'll use a...

Students determine which animals belong to the vertebrate phyla.  In this classification lesson, students are given large papers with the names of the phyla of vertebrates. They must work together to place organisms into their...

Students explore biology by participating in a science vocabulary activity. In this animal species lesson plan, students define a list of animal vocabulary terms as well as practice using them in sentences with the appropriate adjectives...

How well can a wolf survive without a pack? Third graders read about headstrong Will and his desire to be an independent wolf with a short story and series of comprehension questions.

Many pupils struggle to categorize and organize related content. Multiple quizzes on a variety of topics offer practice for these specific skills. Scholars move items around until they think each is placed in the proper position....

First graders compare and contrast adult and baby animals to identify similar characteristics shared by both.

Students compare and contrast living and nonliving things. In this classification lesson plan, students read a book featuring living and nonliving things and then sort pictures of living and nonliving things.

Pupils research animal characteristics including information about mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish. They place the information into a database and then, create playing cards using the information.

Fifth graders, in groups, make a list of at least three animals that would survive well in a particular environment. After an allotted time, they pass their list to another group, where they will add to it. They discuss adaptations each...

Student discuss names and nicknames for human and animal families and complete a worksheet, matching pictures of father, baby and mother animals.

Students compare and contrast the different characteristics of animal-like, plant-like, and fungus-like protists. They list examples and describe the characteristics shared by the three protist groups. They create a brochure or slideshow...