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In this activity, learners collect, analyze, and interpret information about objects in order to classify them into a cladogram. Use this activity to talk about how scientists classify things.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- "Hardware Organism Key" student handout
- "Cladogram Basics" student handout
- "Nailing Cladistics" student handout
- Identical plastic bags with one of each of the materials listed on the "Hardware Organism Key" student handout
- 11- x 17-inch sheet of paper
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Classification
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Ecology
- Biodiversity
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Gathering Data
- Science as a Career
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, 2010