Animal Classification Poster Project for Science

This elementary science project is a fun and interactive way for your students to learn about animal classes- different types of animals and how we can tell them apart by their unique features!

Students can work independently or in small groups to research six animal classes: mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds, and insects.

They need to find information about the following topics:

• Vertebrate or invertebrate: Find out if this kind of animal has a back bone or not. (Check the correct box.)

• Features: What helps people classify this kind of animal? What features make them different than the other classes?

• Five examples of animals from this class: Find some unique ones!

• Fun facts: What interesting information should your classmates know?

These posters are specially designed to be printed on 11x17 paper for the best results!

How to Use:

• Print a two-page note-taking sheet for each student.

• Print the posters on 11x17 paper: one for each student or group.

• Assign each student or small group one kind of animal class to research.

• Provide information, books, or websites for students to use to complete research.

• Students will fill in the information on their poster.

• They will present to the rest of the class so that everyone learns about each animal class. The other students take notes on their sheets.

• The completed posters can be hung up to present the information around your room.

Grades to Use WIth:

This elementary science project is great for students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade who are developing research skills and learning about animal classification.

What's Included: A total of 9 pages in PDF Format: Ready to print and use!

• Title Page

• 2-Page Note-Taking Sheet to use during the presentations

• 6 Posters- one for each of the six animal classes included: mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds and insects.