In this lesson, classifying is a skill that allows students to apply prior knowledge to determine attributes that categorize animals. Students will also learn that information can be obtained and analyzed from different mediums. Also, students will be exposed to working with a partner to achieve a common goal. Students have learned to identify attributes of mammals, birds and reptiles. Students have worked previously with a partner and understand responsibility tied to this task.
Students have a basic knowledge of how to work on a computer.
Students will be able to apply learned information in future activities. Using background knowledge and skills in this lesson, students will be asked to apply these skills to produce a research project of one specific animal. The students will learn that are many kinds of insects, yet all have 3 body parts, six legs and two antennae. The student will use this knowledge to classify an animal as an insect. Individual instruction will be required for some students, therefore peer teaching will help when needed, because students are grouped heterogeneously.