2/07 Monday Lesson

Taxonomy and Classification

By Juan Zavala

Open Ended

Look at the chart: Can you identify other kinds of organisms and how would you label them? (Example: Shark- fish.)

Multiple Select

Which of these organisms belong to the animal kingdom? (more than one answer)

• Roses, Pecan Trees

• Lions, Sloths

• Scorpions, worms

• Mushrooms, Mold

Multiple Select

Which of these organisms belong to the plant kingdom? (more than one answer)

• Palm tree

• Moss

• Mushrooms

• Bacteria

Multiple Choice

What is binomial nomenclature?

• The science of classifying organisms

• The principle law of taxonomy

• A two-part naming system using Genus and Species

• A two-part naming system using Domain and Kingdom

Multiple Choice

Which of these do you use when assigning a scientific name?

• Kingdom, genus

• Domain, species

• Kingdom, family

• Genus, species

Multiple Choice

Observe the dichotomous key: Which organism has its wings uncovered and point outward from the body?

• Bee

• Firefly

• Dragonfly

• Ladybug

Multiple Select

Which of these organisms have vertebrae but no amniotic egg? (more than one answer)

• Fish

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Primates

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic would you use to classify the closest relative to the chimp?

• Lungs

• Feathers

• Claws

• Fur; mammary glands

Multiple Select

Which of these organisms have lungs?

• Hagfish

• Perch

• Salamander

• Lizard

• Mouse

Open Ended

Create your own taxonomic classification of any organism you would like? Include its scientific name.