Animal Classification Game: Animal Groups
Animal Groups is a free science game where kids sort animals into their groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.
Animal Groups
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- Ages
- 5–11
- School years
- Year 1–Year 7
- Skills
- Animal classification, Features of vertebrates and insects, Scientific observation
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Animal Groups
- Choose a level: 4 groups, all 6 groups, or tricky animals.
- Look at the animal and decide which group it belongs to.
- Read the explanation to learn what makes each group special.
- Answer 10 questions to finish.
What your child learns
- Animal classification
- Features of vertebrates and insects
- Scientific observation
- Science vocabulary
About Animal Groups
Classifying living things is a key part of primary science. Children learn to sort animals by their features, like fur, feathers, scales, gills and number of legs, not just by where they live.
The tricky level is full of surprises: whales and bats are mammals, penguins are birds, and sharks and seahorses are fish.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 groups |
| Year 2 | 4 groups |
| Year 3 | All 6 groups |
| Year 4 | All 6 groups |
| Year 5 | Tricky animals |
| Year 6 | Tricky animals |
| Year 7 | Tricky animals |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
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Frequently asked questions
Is a whale a fish or a mammal?
A whale is a mammal. It breathes air and feeds its babies milk.
Is a spider an insect?
No. Spiders have eight legs and are arachnids, which is why they aren’t in this game’s insect group.
What age is this game for?
Roughly ages 5 to 11.
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