Grouping Animals
Grade 8th Grade · Science · 30 min· 3.rc.7 Apply Knowledge Of Text Features To Locate Information And Gain Meaning Form A Text (e.g., Maps, Illustrations, Charts, Font/format).
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can classify animals into major groups based on their characteristics.
Warm-Up Video
Free School · 6:52
Animal Classification for Children: Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates for Kids - FreeSchool
Guided Notes
3 key 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.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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