Rise to the head of the class. Using mammal skulls, groups of pupils identify aspects of them. The teams make predictions on the classification of mammal the skull belongs to based upon the observations.

Concepts

the skeletal system, skeletons, mammals

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on aspects of the skull that would help identify the type of animal
• Gather images of several skulls from carnivores and herbivores and compare and contrast them

Classroom Considerations

• Requires three skulls

Pros

• Provides suggested places to find craniums for either purchase or borrow
• Includes additional resources for extension activities

Cons

• It is not clear where the worksheet is located