Classifying Collections

As part of our investigation into scientific classification, students assembled collections of ten related things. After careful looking, they developed a classification system based on observable traits.

Here Evan S. shows off his collection of leaves from plants in his front yard.



Matthieu's shoe collection was a hit with the class. Here Kyle M., Mariah V., and Danny K. try and figure out a way to classify them.



At first it appeared that many marbles are exactly the same. But Elia J. spent considerable time observing minute differences and cataloging them. She developed a dichotomous key to classify them all.



Nick B. brought in his Mexican jumping bean collection. Besides classifying them, we enjoyed a demonstration of their hopping abilities.