Generation Genius - Classification

To arrange in categories based on shared characteristics

• classify

• cell

• trait

• dichotomous key

Every species is given a unique two-word name, which is their scientific name.

• True

• False

The classification and naming of living things

• species

• taxonomy

• traiting

• Dichotomous key

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A distinguishing characteristic

• classify

• taxonomy

• trait

• Dichotomous key

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A tool used to identify a species by answering a series of questions based on contrasting features that have two possible outcomes.

• Answer key

• Dichotomous key

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Enhanced Fujita Scale

The taxonomic name of an organism that consists of genus and species.

• scientific name

• species name

• animal name

• eukaryotic name

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals that reproduce.

• species

• group

• clan

• genus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Cells that contain a nucleus.

• eukaryotic cells

• prokaryotic cells

• organelle

• lyoysome

A scientist who studies insects.

• biologist

• entomologist

• meterologist

• ichthyologists

Why do we need scientific names?

• To sound smart.

• Every language has a different name for the same organism, but the scientific name is the same.

• Only organisms that have scientific names are protected.

• To categorize organisms that are a like.