Format
1. Why do scientists classify animals?
2. Mammal classification
3. Bird classification
4. Reptile classification
5. Amphibian classification
6. Classification activity
7. Time is allowed for Q & A
Objectives
Some of the program objectives include:
Students will be able to:
•Describe why scientists group animals according to certain similar characteristics.
•List 2 characteristics of birds.
•List 2 characteristics of mammals.
•List 2 characteristics of reptiles.
•List 2 characteristics of amphibians.
•Give one example of a bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian.
•Appreciate the diversity of the animal world.
•Understand that classification makes things easier to find, identify and study.
•Identify, sort and compare animals based on similar and/or different external features.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
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