Classification Line-up

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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can use it to organize an interactive model for learning the classification system (taxonomy) of living things. Learners with visual impairments as well as sighted learners can explore the classification categories (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) and practice the classification of organisms.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Model
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Wooden blocks, Duplos™ or other suitable base approximately 2” by 2”
  • Craft sticks
  • Index cards with large print, Braille, and/or pictures
  • Tape

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Classification
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • The Scientific Worldview

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Perkins School for the Blind,