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Animal Classification Fun!

A Grade 2 science worksheet to introduce students to basic animal classification, including vertebrates and invertebrates.

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2-LS4-1

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Animal Classification Fun!

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Have fun learning about animals!

1. When we put animals into groups, it is called  .

2. Animals that have a backbone are called  .

3. Animals that do NOT have a backbone are called  .

1. All animals have a backbone.

T

True

F

False

2. A fish is an example of a vertebrate.

T

True

F

False

1. Which of these animals is an invertebrate?

a

Cat

b

Worm

c

Bird

d

Dog

2. Which of these animals is a vertebrate?

a

Spider

b

Butterfly

c

Fish

d

Snail

1. Name two animals that are vertebrates.

2. Name two animals that are invertebrates.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

backbone
vertebrates
invertebrates
classify

1. Scientists   animals into groups.

2. Animals with a   are strong.

3. Spiders and worms are examples of  .

4. Birds and fish are examples of  .