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Grade and Topic: 5th Grade Science Length of Lesson: 60 Min / 2 Days
LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Given a list of animals the student will be able to identify it as reptile, fish, bird, amphibian, or mammal
with 80% accuracy.
The student is expected to create a graphic organizer displaying 5 classes of animals, examples, and 2
characteristics.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
0507.5.1 Investigate physical characteristics associated with different groups of animals.
ISTE 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources.
MATERIALS:
Animal Classification Worksheet
Computer
Microsoft Word
Pencil and Paper
Internet Access to:
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/animal_classes.htm
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/science/lesson/carribean-sea-classifying-animals/
MS Clipart Gallery http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us
Introduction: Living things can be sorted into groups in many ways. Animals are grouped, or classified,
by similar characteristics. A species is a group of animals that are more like each other than they are like
any other group of animals. A way of sorting through all those species is to organize them by similar
traits, or characteristics. This process is called classification. Today we will be learning about the
mammal, amphibian, fish, reptile, and bird classes.
Procedures:
ACTIVITY 1
Prior to the computer (15 minutes)
1. The teacher will hand out the animal classification worksheet and begin discussing the differences in
animal classes.
2. Students will complete the worksheet as the classes are discussed.
3. When students show a knowledge of the different groups of animals, the teacher will give instructions
for thecomputer buddies (groups of 2) to start their computers and wait for instructions.
ACTIVITY 2
Prior to the computer (10 minutes)
1. The teacher will review the traits of different groups of animals.
2. Students will refer to the worksheet and have time to ask questions about the review.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Criteria 1 2 3 4
Participation Student did not Student worked Student contributed Student worked well
contribute to this very little to to the graphic with partner in
assignment. complete organizer, but did not developing and
this assignment. help with presentation. presentation.
MODIFICATIONS:
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those ready
for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular lesson.