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3rd Grade Classification Worksheets

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Worksheet3rd GradeBirds Worksheet

This birds worksheet has 3rd graders circle the facts true of all birds, sort eight animals into Bird and Not a Bird, and explain why a bat is not a bird. Answer key included.

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Worksheet3rd GradeTools Worksheet

This tools worksheet has 3rd graders name each tool from the job it does, then sort six tools into cutting, turning, and measuring groups. Answer key included, so science practice is ready to print and go.

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Worksheet3rd GradeReptiles, Amphibians, and Insects Worksheet

This reptiles, amphibians, and insects worksheet helps 3rd grade students sort four animals by their traits and explain their thinking in writing. Answer key included for quick, no-prep life science practice.

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Worksheet3rd GradeBird Classification Worksheet

This bird classification worksheet asks 3rd grade students to sort eight animals into birds and not birds, then match four trait clues. A full answer key makes the sort quick to check.

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Worksheet3rd GradeAmphibians Worksheet

This amphibians worksheet has 3rd graders circle amphibian traits, sort eight animals into amphibian and non-amphibian columns, and explain their thinking. Answer key included for fast, no-prep science practice.

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Worksheet3rd GradeWord Attributes Worksheet

This word attributes worksheet has 3rd graders sort twelve describing words into three columns, then name the object each clue describes. Answer key included for quick, no-prep vocabulary practice.

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Worksheet3rd GradeFish Worksheet

This fish worksheet has 3rd graders circle the facts that are true of all fish, sort eight animals into Fish and Not a Fish, and explain how a dolphin is different. Answer key included.

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Worksheet3rd GradeClassifying Types of Weather Worksheet

This classifying types of weather worksheet has 3rd Grade students sort twelve weather words into precipitation, temperature, and storms, then explain two answers. Answer key included.

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Worksheet3rd GradeClassifying Reptiles, Amphibians, or Insects Worksheet

This Classifying Reptiles, Amphibians, or Insects Worksheet helps 3rd Grade students sort twelve animals by their traits and explain their thinking. An answer key is included, so checking work takes seconds.

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Worksheet3rd GradeLand, Water, or Air Classifying Transportation Worksheet

A Land, Water, or Air Classifying Transportation Worksheet that has 3rd graders sort nine vehicles by where they travel, spot the odd one out, and explain their thinking. Answer key included for fast, no-prep science practice.

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Worksheet3rd GradeAnimals Matching Classification Worksheet

This animals matching classification worksheet has 3rd grade students sort twelve animals into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects, then solve clue questions. An answer key is included for quick checking.

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Worksheet3rd GradeMammal VS Reptile Worksheet

This mammal vs reptile worksheet has 3rd grade students sort eight animals into two groups, then name the clue that proves each answer, with an answer key included for fast checking.

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Worksheet3rd GradeMammal Insect Reptile Worksheet

The Mammal Insect Reptile Worksheet gives 3rd Grade students twelve animals to sort into three labelled columns, four sentences to name and classify, and an answer key for both parts.

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Worksheet3rd GradeReptiles Worksheet

This reptiles worksheet has 3rd Grade students check reptile facts, sort eight animals into reptile and not-a-reptile columns, and explain how a frog differs. An answer key is included, so checking work takes seconds.

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Worksheet3rd GradeLiving Non-Living Frayer Model Worksheet

This living non-living frayer model worksheet has 3rd graders sort words, pick the best definition, and explain their thinking about living things. An answer key is included for quick, easy checking.

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Worksheet3rd GradeMammal Birds and Fish Worksheet

This classifying animals worksheet has 3rd grade students sort nine animals into birds, fish, and mammals and solve four clue riddles, with an answer key included so checking takes seconds.

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Worksheet3rd GradeInsects Worksheet

This insects worksheet helps 3rd grade students circle true insect facts, sort eight animals into insect groups, and explain why a spider is not an insect, with an answer key included for easy checking.

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Worksheet3rd GradeClassifying Hunt Worksheet

This classifying hunt worksheet has 3rd grade students sort everyday objects as hard or soft, then decide what floats and what sinks. An answer key is included for quick, easy checking.

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Worksheet3rd GradeFish Taxonomy Worksheet

Using this Fish Taxonomy Worksheet, students will be able to write the taxonomy classification for each example of fish.

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Worksheet3rd GradeClassifying Tools Worksheet

Use this classifying tools worksheet to help 3rd grade students sort tools by whether they put things together or take them apart, then find the action verb. Answer key included for easy checking.