Classification Index of Activities
Teachers
| Activity | Lesson Length |
Target Group/ ACGC |
Description of Activity |
| A. Talk to the Animals [Word doc] | 1 - 2 Lessons |
P  |
Identify animals you
know Look at the video of "Talk to the Animals". Identify th animals listed in the song. Classify them Write another verse to the song |
| B. Reasoning: Which Animal belongs to which Group [Word doc] | 1 Lesson |
P
 |
Students
are provided with a set of animals that need to be put into groups.
Students need to be able to explain why the animals are in their groups. |
| C. Research into Taxonomy [Word doc] | 1 - 3 Lessons |
M,
H
|
Read an
article. Look at a video. Divide each group so each student reads one article and then use the Jigsaw strategy Mind map what was learnt |
| D. Classification of a Creature [Word doc] | 1 - 3 Lessons |
P,
M,
H
|
Using the
classification of a human, a cat, a peacock and a komodo dragon:
classify a creature providing reasons for this classification. The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug. Introduce this creature into this story. |
| E.
Cladogram [Word doc] Minion Cladogram [PDF] |
2 Lessons |
M,
H |
Look at
video on cladogram Look at video on cladogram using minions 23mins Practice creating a cladogram |
| F. Dichotomous Keys [Word doc] | 1 - 2 Lessons |
M,
H |
An example
of a dichotomous key Using a dichotomous key with smiley faces Create a dichotomous key with garden equipment |
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