Classification

Classification

LO: To describe how animals are classified.

Multiple Choice

Memory Platform:

Where is the DNA in a cell found?

• The cytoplasm

• The nucleus

• The chloroplasts

Multiple Choice

Memory Platform:

A cell without a nucleus is called a _____________ cell.

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

Multiple Choice

Memory Platform:

Alleles are _____________

• Different versions of the same gene

• Desired characteristics

Multiple Choice

Memory Platform:

Look at the following genotype - RR. What is it?

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous

Multiple Choice

Memory Platform:

In recessive characteristics, ____ recessive allele(s) need to be present for the characteristic to be shown in the phenotype.

• One

• Two

Success Criteria:

• To state the three kingdoms of organisation

• To describe the binomial naming system

• To explain how modern technology has affected classification

Open Ended

How could we separate the animals into different groups?

Multiple Choice

How many domains of life are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

True or false. Eukaryotic cells have membrane bound organelles.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why do you think it’s useful to have a specific scientific name for animals and plants?

Multiple Choice

How many different species (types of plants and animals) live in the world?

• Over 1 million

• Over 2 million

• Over 3 million

There are over three million different species on Earth!

How can we keep them organised?

Why do you think scientists like to keep organisms organised?

Open Ended

I would organise the organisms according to ________________ (list as many different ways as you can)

Classification

• Scientists also organise organisms according to different groups.

Open Ended

Mnemonics are a handy way to remember sequences.

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Make one up yourself, try and made it as weird or funny as possible. The stronger the mental image the better it sticks in your head :)