Students spread the headings out in the middle of the team. The first person picks up an object or word card and places it under a heading. If they don't agree, they discuss where they think the object or word card should go. For example, students could have the names of foods on the word cards that are stacked. The category headings cards would be Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy, etc.
Students take turns placing a food card under the proper heading card.
All subjects - Use the blank Items to Classify Sorting Cards found in the Cooperative Learning File Cabinet to create your own sorting cards. Write the words on this form and just duplicate one copy per team. Social Studies - Use the Federal Government sorting cards . Place the heading cards on the table, and take turns placing the related information in the proper categories. Health - Try the Classifying Foods on the Food Pyramid activity found in the Health File Cabinet.