Where Do I Belong?-3

Background

1. Has your mom ever asked you to sort socks? Have you ever sorted coins? What are some things that you sort based on shared characteristics?
Scientists have sorted living things, also called organisms, for thousands of years. By studying common characteristics, scientists have been able
to classify living things into categories that help us understand their needs and behaviors. In this activity, you will explore ways that scientists have grouped living things. 

2. Launchpad to STEMscopes to assigned EXPLOE student materials.  You will see many pictures of organisms.  Some are pictures of plants and some are pictures of animals.  Follow the directions within STEMscopes to organize the plants and animals into several different groups.

3. ONLY complete Page 1, #1-4.  You do not need to send information to me, I will retrieve from STEMscopes.