Animal Classification: Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates
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A short FreeSchool explainer on animal classification: classifying vertebrates and invertebrates. FreeSchool's clear, calm narration makes it an easy clip to drop into a 2/3-grade lesson.
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Discussion
Animal Classification: Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates is a short FreeSchool explainer you can drop into a lesson.
- What features were used to sort these living things into groups?
- Name an animal that belongs in this group and one that does not.
- Why is it useful for scientists to sort living things?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: group, feature, classify.
Try it: Sort three living things into groups and write the feature you used.