Alien Attributes

Students play the role as astronaut/biologist and are sent to an alien planet where they must identify and classify new species based on their external attributes. This is a creative and fun way to explain the Linnaean system after students create their own aliens, not knowing their purpose.

Resource ID#: 127205 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: alien, species, classification, linnaean, characteristics

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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