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This is a very simple and elementary classification key that can be used at the beginning of a unit on classification. The purpose of this key is to teach the students how to use a dichotomous key. A dichotomous key is a classification key that gives the students two choices to choose from before moving on to the next set of choices. Dichotomous keys are often found in field guide manuals.
This key is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals. It is very short and simple. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. After using this as instruction for teaching the concept of the dichotomous key, I would give the students a more complex key to try.
This product is very appropriate for elementary grades, and middle school grades. I use this every year in my high school biology class as a simple and silly way to teach dichotomous keys. My high school students find it entertaining. They quickly grasp the concept of the dichotomous classification key, and we move on to more scientific keys.
Answers are included. Your download will include both an editable Word document and a pdf form of this activity.
This product is also sold in a large, bundled unit containing 13 products: Bundled Classification Unit
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This key is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals. It is very short and simple. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. After using this as instruction for teaching the concept of the dichotomous key, I would give the students a more complex key to try.
This product is very appropriate for elementary grades, and middle school grades. I use this every year in my high school biology class as a simple and silly way to teach dichotomous keys. My high school students find it entertaining. They quickly grasp the concept of the dichotomous classification key, and we move on to more scientific keys.
Answers are included. Your download will include both an editable Word document and a pdf form of this activity.
This product is also sold in a large, bundled unit containing 13 products: Bundled Classification Unit
Related products include:
Classification and Taxonomy: A complete unit plan of 13 separate products
Classification Powerpoint with Teacher and Student Notes
Classification Using a Dichotomous Key Homework
Lab: Use of Dichotomous Keys in Classification
Test: Classification of Living Things and Diversity of Life
Classification and Taxonomy Jeopardy Review Game
Learning to Use and Construct a Dichotomous Classification Key
Classification Crossword Puzzle
Classification (Taxonomy) Homework or Study guide
Activity: Let's Build a Cladogram!
Classification and Taxonomy Quiz
Free Dichotomous Classification Key to Holiday Giving and Community Service
For updates about sales and new products, please follow my store:
My TpT Store
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swishjoa
Just what I was looking for...
June 7, 2013 
tg3701
My students really enjoyed this. Thanks!
May 28, 2013
trisha0429
great activity
May 23, 2013
suzgood44
Cute and helpful!
May 21, 2013
steelersgirl
what fun addition to my classification unit!
May 13, 2013
mrslea
Great resource!
May 6, 2013
AliciaWarren1231
EXCELLENT RESOURCE! VERY HELPFUL!
April 3, 2013
karenkrupa
Can't wait to use this!
March 29, 2013
sofria
This was fun and very helpfu.
February 16, 2013
RCheryl
love it!
February 11, 2013
kbesson
Awesome to introduce your lesson with....
February 3, 2013
juliefrederick
This was awesome!
January 4, 2013
East Tennessee Bookworm (TpT Seller)
I'm going to use this in my library class! I had a tree activity but this one is great!
November 8, 2012
bmartyn
Awesome activity, my 4th graders loved doing this in the science lab...they felt like real scientists!
September 8, 2012
csnapp
Loved it. Thanks
August 26, 2012
rothjr3
Meaningful activity! Thank you!
July 23, 2012
Science Rules (TpT Seller)
I LOVE this! And I know my students will too! Thanks for another exceptional, quality product as always! You make tackling topics so much fun!
May 9, 2012
KristinKinVA (TpT Seller)
My students enjoyed this activity! Next time I use it, though, I need to remember to print it in color.
February 23, 2012
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Laurie Walsh (TpT Seller)
Hi Amy! Thanks for joining my Linky Party! I'm putting this on my Wish List! What would be the next lesson you would suggest for my fifth graders? Classification is part of our curriculum, but it's not too broad. Thank you!
December 2, 2012
Science Stuff (TpT Seller)
Hi Laurie,
Most of my materials are for high school students, and I have very little experience with 5th grade. However, this might be suitable for your students. It is pretty simple...
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classification-Using-a-Dichotomous-Key
Thanks so much for asking!
Amy
Most of my materials are for high school students, and I have very little experience with 5th grade. However, this might be suitable for your students. It is pretty simple...
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classification-Using-a-Dichotomous-Key
Thanks so much for asking!
Amy
December 2, 2012
rothjr3
How is the spider at the bottom left corner named Quincy? I don't see red spots---or any spots. Please help.
Thank you.
Also, is Queenie a ladybug? I struggled with that one because I told my students that ladybugs have wings and fly. But, it seems, according to the key, it does "not" have wings. So, if you could just clarify these two animals...that would be great.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Also, is Queenie a ladybug? I struggled with that one because I told my students that ladybugs have wings and fly. But, it seems, according to the key, it does "not" have wings. So, if you could just clarify these two animals...that would be great.
Thank you!
October 18, 2012
Science Stuff (TpT Seller)
Hi there. Thank you for your questions. I am happy to explain my reasoning. First of all, I wanted my students to learn to use a key, using only the characteristics that can see in these pictures. Many of these "animals" are not real, such as 2, 5, 7, and 12.
The spider in the bottom left hand corner (#10) has 4 red spots on its back. These spots are oddly shaped, but there are 4 spots of red color. As you classify this spider, you have to make a choice at step 7. Since it has more than 4 legs, you progress to step 11. At step 11 the choice is "has red spots" or "has yellow spots". This spider has red spots.
Animal #5 is Queenie. This is a picture of a fictitious animal. No wings are present. Wings are clearly visible in number 1, 3, 8, and 12, but not in number 5.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Thanks! Amy
The spider in the bottom left hand corner (#10) has 4 red spots on its back. These spots are oddly shaped, but there are 4 spots of red color. As you classify this spider, you have to make a choice at step 7. Since it has more than 4 legs, you progress to step 11. At step 11 the choice is "has red spots" or "has yellow spots". This spider has red spots.
Animal #5 is Queenie. This is a picture of a fictitious animal. No wings are present. Wings are clearly visible in number 1, 3, 8, and 12, but not in number 5.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Thanks! Amy
October 18, 2012
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