Invertebrate Dichotomous Keys (home learning)

Kids are naturally curious and as we grow we depend on our curiosity to understand the world we live in to lead a full and interesting life. Scientists never stop asking questions and designing hypotheses to test their predictions. Ecologists are scientists who investigate what organisms live where, how many are present and why they live where they do. 

This activity helps you learn how to use a key to identify living things. In particular, you will be using a dichotomous key. A dichotomous key provides pairs of identifying features that lead you to the correct name. Learning how to use a dichotomous key is a cool skill that increases your awareness of the world around you and your role in caring for the environment.