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Backyard Bugs
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...
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The Kingdoms
High schoolers 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...
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Diversity of Life
Students compare the different classifications and explore how organisms are grouped. For this classification lesson students study images of organisms and answer questions.
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Taxonomy and the World of Microorganisms and Viruses
In this taxonomy activity, learners understand how organisms are classified using Linnaeus' system. Students classify organisms as either plant or animal. This activity has 24 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.
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Classification of Living Things
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to the classification of living things. There are 28 biology terms located in the word search.
University of California
Ucmp: Web Lift to Taxa
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.