A Fun Classification Activity for Young Learners What Does Classification Mean? Classification is another name for organizing things. The children shown are helping me test one of my activities about classification. I wanted to know if very young kids could do a simple classification activity. The kids were instructed to find as many crayons of […]
History Of Classification
What is Taxonomy and Who Introduced It? Taxonomy is the science of how living things are grouped together. Another name often used for taxonomy is classification. Scientists who study taxonomy are called taxonomists. The Greek scientist, Aristotle (384-322 B.C.), was one of the first scientist to organize living things, thus among other things he studied, […]
Classification of Beads
Classification is a term used for organizing things, such as plants and animals, rocks and minerals, or the pony beads used in this activity. First prepare a mixture of beads for each group of 4 to 5 kids. The mixtures do not have to be exactly the same, but each group should include the following: […]
Coin Classification
Classification Classification is nothing more than grouping things. The diagram shows a group of COINS. In the group are different kinds of coins and each coin type is identified by a letter. d = dime n = nickel p = penny q = quarter Activity: Make Coin ID Cards 1. Use a picture of a […]