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Discovering Dichotomous Keys

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become familiar with the structure and use of dichotomus keys. They demonstrate a comprehension of the fundamental principles of taxonomy by classifying organisms from a local ecosystem. Students are introduced to the term...
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Manga Mania

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create a word web on the word "manga" through Internet research, which contains a vast array of information on the topic. They research and complete their word web, along with a classification chart, quiz, and crossword...
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Cosmic Bar Graphs

For Students 8th - 10th
In this cosmic bar graph instructional activity, students solve 2 problems using given bar graphs that plot the number of galaxies vs. the galaxy type and the number of gamma-ray bursts vs. the burst classification. Students find the...
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So You Think You're Tough

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

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners study the classification system of tornadoes.  In this tornado instructional activity students make their own tornadoes in different mediums.
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Simple Machines Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students demonstrate an awareness of the types of simple machines and classify common objects in relation to the simple machines involved.
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Animal Classification Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study how to group animals by their physical characteristics. They examine how animals have adapted to have their needs met by the environment.
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Classification of Clouds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view progressive slides of cloud formations and identify which type of cloud is shown as it forms. They estimate the cloud's height while viewing each image.
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Learning About Classification

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the three main organismal divisions. Students classify organisms by invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. They observe the differences and similarities between these groups.
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Engine Classification

For Students 6th - 8th
In this technology worksheet, learners find the terms for the engines and how they are classified. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Nine Quadrilateral Problems Involving Angle Measures and Classification

For Students 9th - 11th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, students calculate the measure of angles in five parallelograms, name a quadrilateral, and find values of given variables in three diagrams.  The solutions are provided.
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Classifying Organisms within Kingdoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine animal kingdom classifications. They discuss how animals are placed into kingdom classifications and compare similarities and differences of animals within a kingdom.
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I Oppose!--Counter-argument/Classifying

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an effective classification and counter argument.  In this counter-argument lesson, students decide upon a label for at least three types of people and then describe their groups.  Students describe three types...
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Science: Classifying the Planets

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in pairs, use pasta, rice, and prior knowledge of the planets to construct multi-stage classification systems. While examining the bags of pasta and rice, they note the similarities and differences of the nine planets. ...
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Classification of Matter

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students classify items according to their physical properties. In this chemistry lesson, students define what matter is in their own words. They use the matter diagram to organize different substances.
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Leaf Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this leaf classification activity, students count the number of leaves and write the number in the color column for each day leaves were collected. Students then answer the four questions.
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What Do Fish Look Like?

For Students 2nd
In this fish worksheet, 2nd graders study the characteristics associated with all fish.  Students use the words all, most, and some with the given fact about fish and what they have in common for classification.    
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Patterns Here, There and Everywhere

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pattern recognition is a skill often used in mathematics. Learners count and sort manipulatives, organize the data into a graph and answer questions about the information displayed. They collect the objects to be used and create patterns...
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Invertebrate Phyla

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the invertebrate phyla. They discuss the characteristics of the invertebrate Phyla in the Kingdom Animal. Students classify organisms into Phyla based on their characteristics. They distinguish radial symmetry, bilateral...
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Data

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students collect data from an experiment they perform. In this data lesson, students use multiple representations to solve practical problems; describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of each representation. Then, they evaluate...
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Environmental Studies: The Environment Rocks!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Rock exploration, so exciting! After reading the book Everybody Needs a Rock, the class makes sandwiches to better understand that the Earth is made in layers. They then use a description of the 3 types of rock to conduct an observation...
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Colors

For Teachers K - 1st
Use this presentation as a way to provide a quick review of colors and their word forms. Learners look at a series of slides showing a color word and a set of objects that display this color. It would be a great way to practice this...
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Name that metal!

For Students 5th
Learners have to have had some experience with metals prior to using this worksheet. They are given five properties common to five different metals. They create or use a dichotomous key to identify the five mystery metals. Tip: This...
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Plankton

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Dive into the world of plankton. The 17th installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program introduces different types of plankton. Young scientists then use what they have learned to classify...

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