1. Using Classification Keys Scientists use classification keys to identify different animals and plants. YES A key is a series of questions, each with 2 possible answers…. no The answers will lead you to the next question until you have identified the unknown animal or plant.

2. Using Classification Keys Use a simple classification key to identify these animals.

3. Does it have a beak? YES no DuckFrog

4. Use a classification keys to identify these animals.

5. Can it fly? Yes No Does it have feathers? Yes No Does it have legs? YesNo Does it have fur? YesNo Does it have 8 legs? Yes No ?? ? ?? ? Challenge

6. Bird A bird has feathers and a beak. Most birds can fly. They lay eggs which hatch into their young.

7. Wasp A wasp is an insect as it has 6 legs. A wasp can fly and has 2 sets of wings. Wasp string when they feel threatened.

8. Gorilla A gorilla is a mammal and a primate. They are closely related to humans. They give birth to live young.

9. Spider Spiders have 8 legs and are also known as arachnids. Spiders lay eggs.

10. Beetle A beetle is an insect as it has 6 legs. It has 2 antennae which sense the world around them.

11. Earth worm Earth worms live in the soil and rarely come to the surface. Unlike the picture worms do not have eyes.

12. Now try and make your own for these animals.