This activity is designed to be used as a single-day lesson on the basics of classification and dichotomous keys.

Included in this resource is:

•A 27-page Power Point

•Guided Notes for Classification

•Guided Notes for Dichotomous Keys

•A practice Dichotomous Key

•Quick Quiz

** Quick Quiz: A 10-question open notes quiz at the end of the Power Point. Students are allowed to use their notes. I use Quick Quizzes as a way to ensure students are “doing their job” –i.e. they are engaged, following along, and filling out their notes.