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Science Classification of Animals

(Originally from the Inner City Technology Goals Document – June 1997)

Description:
After students have completed a brainstorming activity on animals and their characteristics, they sort the animals using a word processor.

Science: Yes

TypeLessonPlan: Lesson Plan – 1 class

TechnologySkills: Moving data within a document

SoftwareUsed: Word Processor

EarlyYears: Yes

MiddleYears:

S1-S4:

SpecificGrade:

Submittedby: Chris McCubbins

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Details:
During several class periods, spend 5-10 minutes brainstorming animals and making lists. Brainstorm animal classifications and give characteristics of each classification. List the classifications.

Demonstrate for the students how to use cut and paste using the Edit dialog box. Click the mouse at the beginning of the word and drag over to highlight it. Go to Edit and click; click on Cut. Use the mouse to indicate where the word is to be pasted. Click on Edit again, then on Paste. The word will reappear in the new location. The students will use this procedure to place the names of the animals within their appropriate classifications.

Animal List
(created from brainstorming session, may be in columns or series as shown)

snake, rabbit, frog, robbin

Classification
(example of how the finished document may look)

Extensions: (Literature Links, Further Explorations, etc.)
This idea may be used in many subject areas, (Mathematics, Health, Social Studies, etc.) to reinforce new vocabulary and organize it classifications.

Filename: Science Classification of Animals.htm