What’s a Dichotomous Key?

It’s a tool that scientists use to help them find the names of insects, trees, and many other things. Dichotomous Key? What’s my name?

I know my name!

And I know mine!

I LOVE my name!

How do I use a dichotomous key?

Choose only one creature at a time. How do I use a Dichotomous Key?

Read steps 1a and 1b

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Decide which statement is true.

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Then follow the directions after that step. Go to step 5!

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? The directions will lead you to a new pair of steps.

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Keep this up until you come to a step that gives you the creature’s name. C

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Then choose a new creature and start at step 1a and 1b again and continue until you find the creature’s name.

How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Do this for all the creatures!