Classification+of+Life

Classification of Organisms Standard #1: Classify organisms into the currently recognized kingdoms according to characteristics that they share. Be familiar with organisms from each kingdom.
 * State Standard: **

-I can explain why scientists classify -I can use binomial nomenclature and explain its significance -I can identify the major levels of classification from most general to most specific -I can describe the characteristics of the three domains
 * Major Learning Targets: **

-Scientists classify things based on characteristics they share -Organisms have more in common the more levels of the classification system they are grouped together in -Domains are organized by cell type and presence of a nucleus
 * Important Concepts: **

-Students will be able to create a classification system of their own -Students will understand the value of classification in daily life -Students will use technology to engage an audience in a presentation
 * Important skills: **

[|__http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/galapagos/g42_tax.html#materials__] - Lab activity -Taxonomy of an organism Prezi or Trifold
 * Assessments and Projects in Addition to Weekly Test: **

=** Resources: **= Prentice Hall Life Science Chapter 2 Sec 2 Classifying Organisms 42-49

=**Games about grouping**= [|A touch of Class]

[|Using a Dichotomous key to identify an organism]

[|Sorting Organisms]

[|Animal Classes]

[|Animal Classification Hangman]

[|Virtual Classification Lab]