1. What’s a Dichotomous Key?

2. It’s a tool that scientists use to help them find the names of insects, trees, and many other things. Dichotomous Key? What’s my name?

3. I know my name!

4. And I know mine!

5. I LOVE my name!

6. How do I use a dichotomous key?

7. Choose only one creature at a time. How do I use a Dichotomous Key?

8. Read steps 1a and 1b

9. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Decide which statement is true.

10. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Then follow the directions after that step. Go to step 5!

11. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? The directions will lead you to a new pair of steps.

12. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Keep this up until you come to a step that gives you the creature’s name. C

13. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Then choose a new creature and start at step 1a and 1b again and continue until you find the creature’s name.

14. How do I use a Dichotomous Key? Do this for all the creatures!