Classification-Student Handout

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Keyword Review

Mini-lesson Choose a species of arachnid. Draw it below and label its defining characteristics.

Write the definition for each keyword.

Keyword

Species name:

Classification

Taxonomist

Species

Vertebrate

Invertebrate

Arachnid

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Challenge 2 –​ ​Record your results Complete the chart to indicate how the system simulated a spider’s behaviour.

Input Pressure Sensor

Value

‘Spider’ Behaviour

Light Sensor

Annotate the system Name the blocks and describe their function.

Apply what you know! ​How are humans different from

animals? Can you come up with five defining human characteristics?

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​Think of an example everyday

​Can you illustrate this classification system in

things that are classified? (E.g. music, a hierarchy chart or web diagram? art, fashion etc.) Why is it important to classify this? ______________________________________ ______________________________________

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