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Alex Davila
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SWBAT: interpret dichotomous keys by the end of the period
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First. which insect do you want to identify? Lets try B
You start with the first step on top.
In this case, it is 1a and 1b
then follow the instructions.
How to read Dichotomous keys
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
A student discovers an arachnid with a segmented abdomen, long legs, and a tail with no stinger.
The student uses the dichotomous key below to identify it.
1. a) Abdomen segmented.............go to 2
b) Abdomen not segmented ......go to 4
2. a) Abdomen with tail....................go to 3
b) Abdomen without tail...............go to 5
3. a) Tail with stinger..........................Scorpion
b) Tail without stinger.....................Whip scorpion
4. a) Legs longer than body.............Daddy Long Legs
b) Legs not longer than body……….Wind scorpion
5. a) Covered with spines .......................Mite
b) Few spines.....................................Tick
Whip Scorpion
Daddy Long Legs
Mite
Tick
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Multiple Choice
Which letter in the picture has two pairs of wings?
M
K
F
L
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Multiple Choice
Which leaf is shown in the drawing?
Magnolia
Redbud
Sweetgum
None of the above
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Multiple Choice
Which shark is the picture of?
Cow Shark
Great White Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Saw Shark
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Work with your partner
Find out the name of all the minions using the dichotomy chart.
7min
Voice Level 2
GROUP PRACTICE
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Work on this Dichotomy worksheet by yourself.
Voice Level 0
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Independent Practice
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