1. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

2. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

3. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

4. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

5. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

6. What is a dichotomous key? A road map to identifying an object! For example… SHOES Athletic? No Spikes on the bottom? Open toe?Above the ankle? High heel? Yes No Yes No Soccer Cleats Running sneakers BootsPumps Sandals Flats

7. Explanation Demonstrate with first two examples (cleats and sandals) Assign the next two examples for group work (pumps and sneakers) Assign the last 2 examples as independent work (flats and boots) Ensure students have mastered this skill before applying dichotomous keys to the classification of species.