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Classification Line-up
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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can use it to organize an interactive model for learning the classification system (taxonomy) of living things.
The Missing Link
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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.
Are you a Square or a Rectangle?
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In this activity, learners investigate whether more people are squares or rectangles. People with similarly sized heights and arm spans are classified as squares.
Symbol Search
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In this environmental activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners identify household products that are recyclable and explore the different types of recyclable plastics.
Classy Parasites
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In this activity (on pages 2-8), learners experience how scientists use classification in their study of animals.
My Insect
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In this activity, learners use information gathered from a variety of sources to design and make their own insect.
Trash Traits
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In this activity on page 24, learners perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, blow around, or wash away.
The Great Plankton Race
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a planktonic organism that will neither float like a cork nor sink like a stone.
Super Sleuths
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In this physical sciences activity, learners use science to solve a "crime." Learners collect trace evidence (glitter) and explore its characteristics, such as color, size, shape, and light reflection
Sink It
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Learners classify a variety of objects by their characteristics. They then design an experiment to determine which objects float or sink in water and add this characteristic to their classification.
Match Rock
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In this activity, learners try to figure out who has their matching rock type by reading a description of their rock (no talking!).
What's in a Dinosaur Name?
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In this activity, learners explore the etymology of dinosaur names.
Sink or Swim?
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In this activity, learners identify different plastics in a mystery bag. Learners discover that plastics are classified #1 through #7.
Guess My Rule
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In this activity, learners play a guessing game to explore classification.
Print Hints
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how forensic investigators collect prints from a crime scene. Learners make hand impressions in damp sand and analyze the patterns they observe.
Paper Mache Dinosaurs
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In this activity (located on page 6 of PDF), learners observe and reproduce the distinctive physical features (i.e. plates, sharp spikes, long necks, deep jaws, claws) of their favorite dinosaurs.
Dichotomous Key
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In this classification activity, learners will learn one way of organizing plants and animals.
A Touch of Class
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In this online game, learners test their skills of categorization.
The Variety and Roles of Microbes
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In this activity, learners use sets of cards to assign microorganisms to different groups.