Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting
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Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting | |
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Science - Zoology | |
Level | Primary |
Materials | Labels: Vertebrate & Invertebrate pictures of vertebrate and invertebrate animals |
In this activity the child sorts pictures of animals (or figurines) by whether they are of vertebrates or invertebrates.
Presentation
- Take the material to a mat or table.
- Place the labels at the top of the workspace.
- Sort the pictures by whether they are of a vertebrate or an invertebrate.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
- color-coded dots could be put on the backs of the cards to allow the child to check the work
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Further Reading
Children's Books
Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons by Sara Levine