Classification resources

Students indicate the links between different examples of vertebrate animals and their classification features by shading the correct links on the diagram provided.

Students are asked to identify the larger group that each of the following animals belongs to: turtle; swan; lizard; deer; frog; and rabbit. An example has been given to model this task.

Task: answer two questions about features of bats. Assessment focus: classification.

This practical task assesses students' understanding of the different features of the vertebrate groups. Students need to identify the larger group that their animal card belongs too, then work with other students with the same group to write down all the features of that group.

Task: Draw a line to match animals to their footprints, and explain why it may be useful to identify animals by their footprints. Assessment focus: using features to name animals.

Name the group various animals belong to. Assessment focus: classification.

Task: identify features of a spider. Assessment focus: classification of spider.

Select from multiple choice options. Assessment focus: classification features of insects and mammals.

Task: select which group pictures of animals belong to. Assessment focus: classification of small animals.

Task: group pictures of animals under headings. Assessment focus: classification of mammals, birds, and insects.

Task: compare features of sea mammals and fish, and describe two features of mammals. Assessment focus: classification of fish and mammals.

Task: Identify the features of three animals, name their classification group, and answer two questions comparing features of the groups. Assessment focus: classification of animals.

Task: Sort vertebrate animals according to given classification groups. Assessment focus: classification of animals.