Dichotomous keys with a touch of the peculiar just right for Halloween in secondary Science

I created two new dichotomous keys in October, one focuses on animals and humanoids with legends, myths, and cryptids. I also threw in some real genetic diseases which are thought to have been the precursor to Halloween ghouls such as vampires and werewolves. The name of this dichotomous key is Cryptozoology Dichotomous Key: Monsters, Spooks, and Ghouls.

The second dichotomous key I created focuses on the odd members of the Plant Kingdom. In this dichotomous key students will classify carnivorous, poisonous or curious plants. The students will use knowledge of planting zones and plant anatomy to complete this dichotomous key. It is called Carnivorous, Poisonous and Curious Botanicals. 

Even if you do not get to use these mind-boggling dichotomous Keys in class for October, there are plenty of other chances you can use these lessons, for your Taxonomy and classification unit, following a state of college board exam? They also make great end of the year activities. Be sure to check out my full collection of dichotomous keys!

*** These dichotomous keys can be printed out on paper, presented to the class as a whole class activity through PowerPoint or uploaded to a password protected classroom website where students can work with a partner, independently or in small groups.