Discover how living organisms are classified and given scientific names. We will also become "pastaologists," sorting pasta by physical traits and creating names for new pasta "species."
We'll talk about the who, how and why of naming species along with fun examples like animals named after cartoons, books and celebrities.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Science & Math | Nature & Environment | Make & Create |
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