Classifying organisms is part of the Biology 11 – Life Sciences Curriculum. It is an essential skill for biologists, but also for people interested in getting outdoors and being aware of what is around them. With classify it, this skill is turned into a game. It is for people aged 8+, and is free on android and apple devices.

Pros:

• It’s fun!! I downloaded this app and didn’t want to stop playing with it!
• It has descriptions of each target group that you are classifying, so not only is it good practice, but it can teach you about what makes a mammal, for example
• It is free
• It helps students get comfortable with the classification process in a low key environment
• There is no registration, students can add any name they want, and play!

Cons:

• It is an american app, so usage information is being sent across the border
• It is addicting. Each level unlocks a card, and you can collect cards, making students want to keep playing!

I would definitely recommend this app to my students. I wouldn’t give class time to play with it, but I would show them and have them play it for homework! I think it’s really fun!

Here is a screen capture of me playing it so that you can see what it is all about: