Classifying Animals | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

The students will be able to obtain and communicate information to classify animals (such as mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, or insects) based on their physical characteristics.

Duration

2-3 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How can the knowledge of classifying animals help us in everyday life?

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-Photos of animals
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Standards

Life Science: Animals and Their Environments
- 2.L.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the structures of animals help them survive and grow in their environments.
  - 2.L.5A There are many different groups of animals. One way to group animals is by using their physical characteristics. Animals have basic needs that provide for energy, growth, reproduction, and protection. Animals have predictable characteristics at ...
    - 2.L.5A.2 Construct explanations for how structures (including structures for seeing, hearing, grasping, protection, locomotion, and obtaining and using resources) of different animals help them survive.
    - 2.L.5A.1 Obtain and communicate information to classify animals (such as mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, or insects) based on their physical characteristics.

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