Grouping Animals
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Objective
I can classify animals into major groups based on their characteristics.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Scientists classify animals into different groups that share important characteristics.
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Vertebrates are animals that have spines or backbones, while invertebrates are animals that do not have backbones.
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The four remaining classes of vertebrates are amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Practice
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What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT shared by both reptiles and amphibians?
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Exit ticket
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“Classify the following animals into their major groups (fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, or mammal) based on the characteristics described in the video: eagle, turtle, frog, shark, and dog.”
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