Animal Classification

We are getting ready for our field trip to the Brookfield Zoo tomorrow. Today we talked about animal classifications.
Today, we each became an expert on one specific animal classification...fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, or mammal.

Then, we got into groups of 5 with a person representing each classification of animal.  We each shared   the characteristics of the animal classification we became an expert on.

We also watched a BrainPop Jr. video on animal classification.

Yesterday, we sorted animals into four categories, skin, scales, feather, and fur.  Today, we decided what animal classification would have skin, scales, feather, and fur.  We used our new found knowledge of the characteristics for each classification.  We were surprised that some animal classifications fit into two categories.  Did you know that birds have feathers and scales?!

We also explored a great website, called Kid's Corner, with lots of information about the classification of animals. 

Test your knowledge with this awesome game and see how well you do at identifying the characteristics of animals.