Classification of Vertebrates

Students will classify vertebrates into groups based on their characteristics. Students will begin with a galley walk of vertebrates in which they examine images of animals and identify characteristics of each type. Once they determine the characteristics of each type, they will sort new animals into their groups based on the characteristics they identified.

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: Classifying Vertebrates, animals, birds, mammals, amphibians, fish, classify, writing, academic vocabulary, characteristics, sorting

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Presentation/Slideshow, Image/Photograph

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: NEFEC MSP K-8

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