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Backyard Bush Blitz - Identification Keys
Lesson1 of 4 in this unit
Cool+SecondaryYear 7ScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityCitizen Science
Lesson Summary
Students will think about how we group animals using common features. They will be guided on how to interpret worded information to be able to use a dichotomous key. Finally, they will use a dichotomous key on various organisms in small groups.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that scientists look at certain features to group organisms
- understand why a dichotomous key is used to group organisms based on similarities and differences
- understand how to use a dichotomous key to classify organisms
Success criteria
Students can:
- interpret a paragraph of information to determine key characteristics
- use a dichotomous key to classify organisms
- work independently and collaboratively
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