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Animal or not?

Use this interactive graphic organiser to consider whether something is an animal. Place each image where you think it belongs. This activity can be done individually, in pairs or as a whole class.

Animal or not?

Animal

    Not an animal

      Not sure

        Unused items

        • Bicycle
        • Butterfly
        • Cow
        • Dog
        • Fire
        • Frog
        • Girl
        • Grass
        • Mushroom
        • Teddy bear
        • Whale
        • Worm
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        Use this interactive graphic organiser to consider whether something is an animal or not.

        Place the image cards where you think they belong. You can move the image cards from one place to another, if you change your mind. Note: if the image card has not changed to a blue background, check it is fully within a box. When you are ready, click the Check answers button to check your ideas, then click the Reset incorrect button to try again

        Use the Download exercise button for a PDF of the diagram and cards.

        This interactive helps students explore their ideas about the characteristics of living things. Use the Living or non-living? activity for additional support in using this interactive.

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        Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
        Published: 11 August 2020Updated: 20 August 2020
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