A fly is not a spider

A fly is not a spider

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This task is about classifying animals by identifying features.

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Give three reasons why this is not a spider.
1.
2.
3.
 
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Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Living World
Keywords: 
evolution, classification, insects, spiders
Description of task: 
Students are given a diagram of a fly and are asked to give three reasons why this animal is not a spider.
Making Better Sense: 
Insects
Answers/responses: 
 

Y4 (11/1998)
Any 3 of:

  • Wings/can fly.
  • Has six legs/less legs.
  • Has two eyes/compound eyes.
  • Three body parts.
  • Antennae.
  • Doesn't spin a web.
  • Doesn't have (poisonous) fangs.
 3 correct – difficult

2 correct – easy

1 correct – very easy
Diagnostic and formative information: 
Analysis of Responses
90% of students mentioned wings/can fly.
65% of students mentioned six legs/less legs.
23% of students mentioned two eyes/compound eyes.
9% of students mentioned doesn't spin a web.
6% of students mentioned three body parts.
1% of students mentioned antennae.