3rd Grade Biological Classification
-
WORKSHEETS
Vertebrate and Invertebrate Animals Matching Activity
Students classify a selection of animals as invertebrates (animals without backbones) and vertebrates (animals with…Subjects:ScienceBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
LESSON PLANS
Plant Eaters and Meat Eaters
In this science lesson plan, elementary students will learn about dinosaurs that were meat eaters versus plant eaters,…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)GeologyBiology -
WORKSHEETS
What is an Insect?
Learn key facts about the distinguishing features of an insect. The informational text in this printable includes images…Subjects:InsectsAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
WORKSHEETS
Insect Body Parts and Classifications Quiz
Review insect body parts and insect classification with this multiple-choice quiz.Subjects:InsectsBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Classifying Animals
Increase students' knowledge of science while improving their reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionBiological ClassificationVertebrates -
ACTIVITIES
Bird or Mammal?
Students compare two animals whose superficial characteristics are identical. Assesses students' ability to compare and…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
LESSON PLANS
Is This an Insect?
Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.Subjects:InsectsBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Amphibians Venn Diagram
Students are challenged to analyze what several species of amphibians have in common and how they are different. This…Subjects:AmphibiansBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Dinosaur Defenses
Students match pictures of dinosaurs with their physical descriptions.Subjects:Dinosaurs (Paleontology)Biological ClassificationGeology -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Dinosaurs Venn Diagram
Students make a Venn diagram to classify different types of dinosaurs.Subjects:ScienceDinosaurs (Paleontology)Biological Classification -
WORKSHEETS
Dinosaur Classification
Students read dinosaur descriptions with clues to help classify dinosaur species into their subgroups.Subjects:Dinosaurs (Paleontology)Biological ClassificationGeology -
WORKSHEETS
Dinosaur Names
Students learn how dinosaur names are related to their physical characteristics.Subjects:Dinosaurs (Paleontology)Biological ClassificationGeology -
REFERENCE
Classification of Dinosaurs
An article explaining the classification of dinosaurs.Subjects:ScienceDinosaurs (Paleontology)Biological Classification -
REFERENCE
Animal Vocabulary: Families and Behavior
A list of words that are used to describe animal families or behavior.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
REFERENCE
Misnamed Animals
A brief article, including photos, about animals that are misnamed.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
REFERENCE
President Classification of Animals
An article about the scientific classification of animals.Subjects:ScienceAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Tiger and Sloth Venn Diagram
Students use this graphic organizer to compare the biological characteristics of two mammals. This printable is…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)Biological ClassificationBiology -
WORKSHEETS
Rain Forest Animals: Who Am I?
This puzzle challenges students to identify animals from short clues.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)Biological ClassificationBiology -
WORKSHEETS
Serpentine Food Miniwheel
Put together a handy tool for matching different snake species with their preferred food source.Subjects:ReptilesBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Reptile and Amphibian Classification Cards
Students learn how species of amphibians and reptiles are classified.Subjects:AmphibiansBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
The World of Insects
Did you know there are millions of different kinds of insects? Read about insect groups in this printable to learn more…Subjects:InsectsBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Insect Activities: Which is Which?
Help students organize information about insects with this insect classification worksheet. Students will use the…Subjects:InsectsBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology)