4 Animals Classification Sites to use on any Interactive Whiteboard
1) Animal GroupsGrades: 2, 6(review for diversity of living things)
Summary: Ever wanted to find a good text to read as a class? This great site goes through all the important characteristics of each animal group,
How to use it: Shared
This would make a great shared reading piece during literacy. It is also a great review before the test.
2) Animal Characteristic Game
Grades: 2, 6
Summary: Drag and drop all the characteristics that apply to that animal. Great for any interactive board.
How to use it: Modeled, Shared
Now that you have read all the characteristics of each animal group why not show your understanding with a drag-and-drop game. It's a great check-for-understanding game as well as a review before a test. It wouldn't take too long to complete and thus not that good as an independent lab work game.
3) Interactive Life Cycle
Grades: 2
Summary: Comparing the life cycle of the frog to the butterfly by clicking through each stages. At the end students can put in order the life cycle.
How to use it: Modeled, Shared, Independent
This is another great shared reading site, it has a nice follow-up activity after wards to allow students to show their knowledge.
4) Magnetic Fridge Poetry
Grades: 2-4
Summary: Create poems just like on the fridge. Words are based on animals. Great for any interactive board.
How to use it: Shared, Independent
Makes a great literacy center or a center when students are finished their work.