What is that Vertebrate?

In this group-centered activity, students will be actively engaged in learning the characteristics that define the classes of vertebrates. Activities include a card sort, developing criteria for vertebrate classes, student teaching, and classifying a mystery animal.

Resource ID#: 127773 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, LCD Projector

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

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: zoology, vertebrate, chordate, classification, mammal, amphibian, reptile, fish, bird

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Image/Photograph

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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