Today’s Walking Classroom podcast looks at the six different animal classifications: reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish, birds, and insects. Each category is signified by specific characteristics that an animal must possess in order to be classified. Classification is used to organize many different things in order to make categories easier to understand.
Character Value: Cooperation
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4
Next Generation Science Standards
PS–Physical Science | LS–Life Science | ESS–Earth and Space Science | ETS–Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science Elementary School: 3-LS2-1, 4-LS1-1Middle School: MS-LS4-2
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Quiz: (Make sure you're already logged into your Gmail account, then click to copy this Google form to your Google Drive. Quiz keys are here.)
Animal Classification Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Animal Classification Slide Deck
Explains biodiversity with animation.
Presents an overview of classifications of nature on Earth, including the biosphere and types of biomes.
Peek into various zoo exhibits at the San Diego Zoo with the help of web cams on a virtual visit.
Test knowledge of different food chains with this interactive game from Sheppard Software (Flash player required).
Explore animal classification and then create a classification system for household or school objects in this Mensa for Kids activity.
Sort Living things into kingdoms based on characteristics in this activity from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.
Sort the vertebrates in this free cut and paste activity from Super Teacher Worksheets.
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