Explore the concept of scientific classification and the similarities and differences between plant and animal species. Your class will participate in hands-on activities by investigating dichotomous keys and classifying their shoes. To...

Students review the various categories in taxonomy. In groups, they identify the characteristics of each kingdom and compare and contrast them. They define the terms binomial nomenclature and morphology. To end the lesson, they create...

Students compare the different classifications and explore how organisms are grouped.  In this classification instructional activity students study images of organisms and answer questions. 

In this taxonomy learning exercise, students understand how organisms are classified using Linnaeus' system. Students classify organisms as either plant or animal. This learning exercise has 24 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.

In this biology worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to the classification of living things. There are 28 biology terms located in the word search.

Alphabetical listing from the University of California of info on each of the animal phyla. Includes scientific and common names and photos. Characteristics of each group are explained in detail.