Taxonomy and Classification Mnemonics

Taxonomy and Classification Mnemonics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

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01:44

This video from Mumu Math and Science introduces mnemonic devices to help memorize the levels of classification in taxonomy, which are essential for organizing organisms in biology. The levels range from domain, the broadest category, to species, the most specific. The video provides three mnemonic devices: 'Dead King Phillip Come Over For Good Spaghetti', 'Dumb Kids Prefer Cheese Over Fried Green Spinach', and 'Do Kangaroos Prefer Cake Or Frosting'. These tools aim to assist students in remembering the order of classification levels. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for daily educational content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of taxonomy in biology?

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which level of classification contains the most organisms?

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct order of classification from broadest to most specific?

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which mnemonic device helps remember the order of classification levels?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mnemonic device 'Dumb Kids Prefer Cheese Over Fried Green Spinach' used for?

6.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a mnemonic device mentioned in the video?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?