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Does it Have a Backbone? - Card Sorting Activity

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Kids naturally enjoy sorting like objects. Use this simple card sorting activity to start your students thinking about different animal traits. This activity address whether animals have backbones – vertebrates vs. invertebrates.

This activity is a good way to access knowledge about animal traits before and/or after that lesson. Talk to students about vertebrate and invertebrates and use this activity to cement their knowledge.
This is an ideal activity to integrate into activity stations.

Card Sorting Activity
Animal Traits - Card Sorting Activity

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Amsel, Sheri. "Does it Have a Backbone? - Card Sorting Activity" Exploring Nature Educational Resource ©2005-2024. March 25, 2024
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