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This hands-on (printable and digital) activity will ensure that your students become experts on using and building dichotomous classification keys. Students will first use an included classification key to identify the leaves of cone bearing plants, followed by a second activity that requires students to construct their own key to classify 12 different primates.
Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital format in your Google Drive, Google Classroom, Microsoft OneDrive, or similar. This resource is perfect for traditional classroom settings, 1:1 schools, or for distance learning.
What is included in this resource?
- Printable and Editable Student Lab Handouts
- Digital paperless versions (not editable) for use in Google Drive, Google Classroom, and/or Microsoft OneDrive
- Picture page of leaves that will be classified using the dichotomous key
- Picture pages (2) of primates that will be used to construct a dichotomous key
- Teacher Guide and Answer Key
Suitable for Biology and Life Science students in grades 7-12.
What is the purpose of this activity?
- Students will learn about dichotomous classification keys.
- Students will learn why classification is necessary, the definition of a dichotomous key, and how to use a dichotomous key.
- Students will write and develop their own classification key.
- Encourages students to use good observation and critical thinking skills.
What will the students do?
- Students will analyze pictures (included) of 7 different cone-bearing plants, and use the included dichotomous key to classify them.
- Students will learn to construct a classification key of their own.
- Students are given pictures of 12 different primates and asked to make their own classification key.
- There are also 10 follow up questions for students to answer.
Answers and teaching tips are included.
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