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Mystery Science: How Many Different Kinds of Animals Are There?

In this Mystery, students examine how scientists organize animals into groups based on their characteristics.

In the activity, Animals Sorting Game, students study animal traits and use these traits to sort animal cards into mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. Students are then challenged to make decisions about animals that don’t fall neatly into any of those categories.


Science Topics
Biology
Animals
Invertebrates, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
K-6
2nd Grade

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Mystery Science: How Many Different Kinds of Animals Are There?

In this Mystery, students examine how scientists organize animals into groups based on their characteristics.

In the activity, Animals Sorting Game, students study animal traits and use these traits to sort animal cards into mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. Students are then challenged to make decisions about animals that don’t fall neatly into any of those categories.


Science Topics
Biology
Animals
Invertebrates, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
K-6
2nd Grade

What are you looking for?

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Mystery Science

Website URL

Type of Resource

Video (Instructional)

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