Animal Kingdom: Grouping and Classifying Creatures

Animal Kingdom: Grouping and Classifying Creatures

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to group and classify animals, including insects, based on their characteristics.

What do you already know about how animals are grouped and classified?

What is Classification?

Classification is the process of grouping animals based on shared traits. It helps scientists organize and understand the diversity of life.

Major Animal Groups

Animals are primarily grouped into vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates have backbones; invertebrates do not.

Vertebrates

Vertebrates include mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Each has distinct characteristics.

Invertebrates

Invertebrates include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and more. They are the most diverse animal group.

Insect Characteristics

Insects have three body parts: head, thorax, abdomen, and usually six legs. They are crucial for ecosystems.

Interactive Activity

Classify the following animals: butterfly, frog, shark, spider. Group them into vertebrates or invertebrates.

Review and Conclusion

We explored animal classification. Remember, classification helps us understand life's diversity.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.