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Scientists use morphological, physiological, and molecular information to continually revise organism classification. Scholars observe and learn about 20 shells. Then, they work to sort and classify the shells, building a taxonomy based on common traits.
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Instructional Ideas
- Remind students to consider more than just appearance when attempting to classify seashells
- Add the diagram of the current taxonomy to science journals
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of taxonomy and biodiversity
Pros
- Provides a video offering more detail about each group of shells once properly classified
- When submitting an incorrect answer, learners are offered an explanation and another chance to correct their response
Cons
- None