Student Video: Superlative Critters: Animal Comparisons
Which animals are the oldest, the strongest, the deadliest? Take a peek at the unique features of various animals.
CATEGORY:Science |
GRADE LEVEL:Middle |
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Zoo Scavenger Hunt for Kinders
Check out this FREE Zoo printable! There are so many ways it can be used:
Point to the picture. Ask student to say the animal’s name.
Print, laminate, and take to the zoo. Use a dry erase marker to draw a line through the box after the animal is found. Erase and use again!
Use plastic zoo animals to place on each square--like a matching game!
You'll find lots more great ideas at Elemenopkids!
Hop To It!
Hopscotch makes it easy for kids to learn about animal classification! Draw a hopscotch diagram and fill squares with images that represent animal classifications. Call out an animal group and tell your student to throw the rock on that animal group and hop to collect her rock. For more fun learning activities, go to Mother Natured.
Let's Get Classy!
Mensa for Kids offers a variety of lesson plans on Animal Classification. One uses examples such as HOUSE and SCHOOL to demonstrate how classification works: groups get smaller and smaller, ending in a single item. You'll find more great ideas at Mensa for Kids.
Choose an Insect!
Older students can write a formal introduction for an insect species of their choice, including information about the insect’s relationship to other animals. Discuss how simple classification works and why it’s useful. More ideas at Science Learning Hub.
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Doodle Lou's Superlative Critters Game
Match-up games help children develop visual perception skills and cognitive skills such as categorization. This engaging Doodle Lou activity invites students to consider the differences and similarities between various mammals, birds and insects—and solve a hidden message! Click CRAFT tab to download PDF.
