Identifying Species using a Dichotomous Key
computer activityhandout exercisesuggested grade levels:7-12
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Overview:
Needs Overview/Objectives

Procedure:
Go to the Digital Atlas of Idaho keys and identify and give the requested information. Click on Atlas Home, then on Biology from there click on they type of species you need to identify and use the visual key. Click below to print a handout you can give your students.

Handouts/Activities:
These are links to access the handouts and printable materials.
agriho.pdf | agriAK.pdf

Handout Sample:
The sample questions below are shown in the printed handout.

There are images here.

Related Lesson Topics:
Biology: Biology Topics


Lesson plan by Stefan Sommer and James Scannell, 2001
Idaho Achievement Standards (as of 7/2001) met by completing this activity:
351.01.02.05
352.01
355.01
798.01.02.05
799.01
802.01