Classifying Objects and Events
Research 7 – Organizing the World
Around Us
[Your Name] | [Date] | [School]
Learning Objectives
• By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
• - Define classification and its importance in
research.
• - Differentiate between objects and events.
• - Group objects/events based on common
characteristics.
• - Apply classification in real-life scenarios.
• - Justify classification choices with logical
reasoning.
What is Classification?
• Definition: The process of arranging things
into groups based on similarities or
characteristics.
• Why it matters in research:
• - Helps organize data
• - Makes analysis easier
• - Enhances understanding of patterns and
relationships
• Example: Grouping school supplies, animals,
weather patterns.
Classifying Objects
• Objects are physical things that can be seen,
touched, or measured.
• Examples:
• - Classifying animals (mammals, reptiles, birds)
• - Classifying plants (herbs, shrubs, trees)
• Characteristics used: color, shape, size,
function, texture, etc.
Classifying Events
• Events are occurrences or happenings that we
can observe and record.
• Examples:
• - School activities (academic, cultural, sports)
• - Natural events (rainfall, earthquakes,
celebrations)
• Classified based on cause, frequency, location,
impact, or type.
Methods of Classification
• - Simple Grouping: Putting items with the
same characteristics together.
• - Hierarchical Classification: Sorting from
broad to specific (e.g., Kingdom → Species).
• - Binary Classification: Grouping into two (e.g.,
living/non-living).
Activity 1 – Object Classification
Practice
• Instructions: Group the following items into
two or more categories:
• Apple, Ball, Book, Banana, Basketball, Bag
• Guide: By type (Fruit vs. Objects), By shape
(Round vs. Not Round), etc.
Activity 2 – Event Sorting Challenge
• Instructions: Classify the following events:
• Christmas, Earthquake, Quiz Bee,
Thunderstorm, Independence Day
• Guide: Natural vs. Human-made; Cultural vs.
Academic
Activity 3 – Draw and Classify
• Instructions: Draw and label 4 common
objects from your classroom.
• Then, group them according to color or use.
• Paper-based or done in notebooks.
Activity 4 – Classify Me Game (Pair
Work)
• Each student brings 3 small items (or names
them).
• Partner classifies all 6 based on texture or use.
• Discussion: 'Why did you group them that
way?'
Activity 5 – Event Journal
Classification
• Instructions: Recall and list 5 events that
happened last week in school.
• Classify them into: Academic, Extracurricular,
Unplanned.
• Write a short explanation for each
classification.
Let’s Reflect
• 1. Why is it important to classify things in
research?
• 2. What difficulties did you encounter while
classifying?
• 3. Can an item or event belong to more than
one category?
Assignment – My World in
Categories
• Choose 10 items or events in your
home/school.
• Create 2 different classifications for the same
items/events.
• Present in a table with the following columns:
• - Item/Event
• - Classification 1 (criteria)
• - Classification 2 (criteria)
• Due: [Insert Date]
Summary
• - Classification helps in organizing data.
• - Objects and events can be sorted by various
criteria.
• - It makes research clearer and easier to
understand.
• - Practice improves your classification skills!
Thank You!
• “Order is the shape upon which beauty
depends.” – Pearl S. Buck
• Questions? Comments?
