This set of science task cards introduces Grade 1 students to different ways of classifying animals. Through engaging questions and illustrations, children will explore animal groups, body coverings, and food types. Each card encourages observation, comparison, and reasoning skills while reinforcing basic science concepts. Perfect for use in whole-class discussions, small-group centers, or individual review.

Objectives:
By using these task cards, students will be able to:

• Identify the five major animal groups (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects) and give examples.
• Recognize animal food types: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and connect them with real-life examples.
• Classify animals by their body coverings (fur/hair, feathers, scales, shell) and describe how these coverings help animals live.
• Build early scientific thinking skills through observation, matching, and categorizing activities.
  Suggested Ways to Use Task Cards

1. Cards with separate question and answer cards:
   Give each student an answer card (each card has a different answer). The teacher asks a question aloud, and the student holding the correct answer card raises it up.
2. One-on-one review:
   The teacher calls students one at a time. Place the answer cards on the table. The teacher asks a question using a question card, and the student chooses the matching answer card from the table.

These task cards can be used in many ways, and I hope they will be a helpful resource for all teachers.