Animals

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Classifying Animals with Annie and Moby

TASK
Imagine you are an animal explorer and you find a new animal, one nobody has seen before. Document your findings to become the first person to study this new animal!

You will need to print this worksheet before you begin.


PROCESS
1. Fill in the CHART for the characteristics of the different animal groups.

2. Got to SWITCHEROO ZOO and create a new animal.

3. Give it a name.

4. Instead of adding a story, write about the it's characteristics.

• Habitat
• Description
• Reproduction

5. Take the animal's photo.

6. Print.

6. On your FIELD JOURNAL, record the animal parts and characteristics.

7. Write about how you discovered the animal. Talk about the animal's habitat and the sound it makes.

8. Write about the animal's appearance. Talk about the characteristics that will help us decide what type of animal it is - highlight the animal traits.

9. Be sure to fill in your conclusion at the end.

READ MORE
Teacher's Domain
Habitats
The Wild Ones
Brain Pop: Word Wall


TEST YOUR SKILLS
Kid's Corner: Characteristics
Science Net
Kid's Com
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