Minds On
Sorting animals
Putting objects into groups, because they are similar, is called sorting.
Brainstorm
Share your strategy
Explore the farm animals below, and think of different ways to sort the animals. Record one way you sorted the animals.
Action
Sorting by size
Now, let’s sort the farm animals by size.
Will you sort by big and small? Or will you sort by big, medium, and small?
Complete Sorting By Size in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
| Big Animals | Small Animals |
|---|---|
| Big Animals | Medium Animals | Small Animals |
|---|---|---|
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Sorting By Size.
Check your strategy!
When you have completed sorting the animals by size, click below to reveal different ways the farm animals could be sorted.
Did you sort the animals the same way?
Press ‘Show Results’ to reveal Sorting By Size Activity.
| Big Animals | Small Animals |
|---|---|
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Horse, cow, sheep, goat, pig, dog, and cat
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Turkey, rabbit, rooster, duck, goose, and chicken
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| Big Animals | Medium Animals | Small Animals |
|---|---|---|
|
Horse and cow
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Sheep, goat, pig, dog, and cat
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Turkey, rabbit, rooster, duck, goose, and chicken
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Sorting by colour
Now, let’s sort these farm animals by colour.
What colours will you use to sort them?
Complete Sorting By Colour in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
| Animals that are brown | Animals that are white | Animals that are other colours |
|---|---|---|
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Sorting By Colour.
When you have completed your sorting by colour, click below to reveal where the farm animals are sorted.
Press ‘Show Results’ to reveal Sorting By Colour Activity.
| Animals that are brown | Animals that are white | Animals that are other colours |
|---|---|---|
|
A brown horse A brown goat A brown cat |
A black and white cow A white sheep A white duck A white goose A white chicken A white rabbit |
A pink pig An orange dog An orange rooster A black turkey |
Student Tips
Sorting rules
A rule for sorting is like telling someone how to do something.
The rules you used were:
- First, I sorted the animals by size.
- Then, I sorted the animals by colour.
Consolidation
Let’s get sorting!
Find some objects around you that you can use to sort. You can choose toys, books, or even socks.
- What rule will you use first for sorting?
- Can you sort the objects in a different way?
- Record your new rule.
You can record your sorting by drawing a picture, or recording a description.
Complete the Let’s Get Sorting Activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Let’s Get Sorting Activity
- What rule will you use first for sorting?
- I will sort the objects by…
- Can you sort them in a different way?
- Record your new rule.
- I can also sort the objects by…
You can record your sorting by drawing a picture, or writing a description below.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.