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Of all invertebrates, insects by far are the most numerous. Scholars discuss invertebrates and then use a key to classify them. They see different examples and must describe features of each organism based upon the key.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide images of different insects, mollusks, crustaceans and cnidarians to help learners classify and describe them
- Project an image of an invertebrate and ask learners to classify it; discuss answers
Classroom Considerations
- Appropriate for upper level elementary learners as well
- Part 14 in a series of 20
Pros
- Provides answer key
- Simple, easy activity with no required materials, to incorporate into unit on animals or classification
Cons
- None