My BEST Science Activity Title: Animal Group Posters Grade Level: 3rd Objective: Students will identify the characteristics of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish and identify animals that belong in each group.

Divide students into 5 groups. Students read to find the characteristics of their assigned group. Write a paragraph explaining the characteristics. Write characteristics on a poster. Find pictures of animals that belong in the animal group to add to the poster. Each group shares their poster with the class. This activity takes 60- 90 minutes.