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Thomas Intermediate School Animal Classification Activity Teacher Resources |
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The Animal Classification Activity addresses the following Standards of the Tennessee State Curriculum:
Science Grades 3 - 5
Tennessee Standard 2.3a - Natural phenomena display a wide variety of similarities and differences.
Benchmark: There are variations among individuals within all systems. Things can be sorted into groups according to their similarities and differences.
Tennessee Standard 2.3b - Groupings are based on similarities related to structure and function.
Benchmark: Organisms are separated into groups according to identifying characteristics. Some individuals operate independently of the system, while others operate as a collective group.
Check out the following links to resources for the Animal Classification Activity.
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Students can watch animals at The National Zoo! |
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Lesson Plan: Groups of students use the Internet to search for information on animals, then use that info to classify the animals. |
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Welcome to THE CYBER ZOOMOBILE. |
An interactive site for visiting animals. |
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Good site to help students find info on animals. Most files include information on the scientific classification of animals. |
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Links to site on animals |
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Good site for resource material |
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Links to lots of information |
This activity was developed by Mary S. Pitner
. pitnerm@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
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