Animals, Animals, Animals!

We have started a new unit in Theme! On Monday we worked in groups to sort pictures into groups and share what our sorting rules were.  We sorted so many different ways! 

• animals that live on land
• animals that live in the water
• animals with wings
• animals that have beaks
• animals that fly

Today Mrs. Betts sorted the pictures and then we had to look at all the pictures that she had put into each group and guess her sorting rule!

 After many guesses we were able to share that she had sorted the pictures into different groups based on how scientists study animals. Did you know that animals are grouped according to their attributes or special features? 

Then we were put into one of the five groups to look more closely at one particular group.  This is what our job was. . . .

We used the pictures, books and the iPad to answer the question:  What makes a ____ a _____?  There were so many conversations and sharing of information going on!  Mrs. Betts was so excited and so were we! 

Next week we are going to work in smaller groups, do some more research and become an expert on a specific group of animal and then be responsible for sharing our knowledge and findings with the rest of the class! 

How do you learn in your class or job?  Do you work with others and share your ideas?