St Patrick's Day dichotomous keys identify the leprechauns print and digital

Combine St Patrick's Day and science with these fun leprechaun dichotomous keys. This St Patty's activity allows students to practice their skills with 2 variations of dichotomous keys (with couplets and with branches).

There are options for both print (worksheets) and digital (Google Slides).

A link to the digital Google Slides version is contained in the teacher notes file.

The print and digital versions are not identical, although they cover the same skills.

You can download a preview of the print version, and view a video preview of the digital version.

What's included?

Print version (black and white)

• Option A: Identify 6 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
• Option B: Identify 9 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
• Option C: Leprechauns and a blank template for students to write their own key with couplets.
• Option D: Identify 8 leprechauns using a key with branches.
• Options E1, E2, and E3: Create simple keys with branches for 4 leprechauns.

Digital version (color)

• Option A: Identify 5 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
• Option B: Identify 10 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
• Option C: Leprechauns and a blank template for students to write their own key with couplets.
• Option D: Identify 8 leprechauns using a key with branches.
• Options E1, E2, and E3: Create simple keys with branches for 4 leprechauns.

Answer keys are included.