Aug. 25, 2014
WARM-UP #5
In a complete sentence,
describe the definition of
the word classify.
PUT FRIDAY FOLDERS IN THE DESK BELOW!
Reminders: New extra credit is in the extra credit draw. I
plan to hand back your quizzes tomorrow.
Classification
Classification
Chapter 2:
Classification
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Is putting living organisms
into groups, or classes,
based on specific
characteristics
History Classification
Humans have put organisms into
categories such as:
a. 322 BCE (Aristotle) – separated
animals into red blood and non
red blood, plants into herbs,
shrubs, and trees
b. Native Americans --separated plants and animals based
on usefulness
--Plants  Eat, Clothing, Shelter,
Medicine, No Use, etc.
--Animals  Eat, Work, Clothing,
Shelter, Weapons, No Use, etc.
Scientists have identified more than
2.5 million species of organisms.
Problem ----- (4 to 100 million
Undiscovered)
Where are the two areas of the
Earth that are still undiscovered?
Tropical Rain Forest
2. Deep Parts of the Ocean
1.
Classification Today
Is used to answer 3 Questions:
How many known species are there?
2. What are the defining characteristics
of each species?
3. What are the relationships between
these species?
1.
INTERESTING INFO
99% of all plant and animal
species that have existed are
extinct, while leaving no fossils.
99% of all known animal species
are smaller than a bumble bee.
All good biological classification systems
have two important characteristics.
1)
Single universally accepted name
2)
Each group will share characteristics
Carolus Linnaeus
 1708 AD -- 1778 AD
 Swedish
botanist who developed
our system for naming species.
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 Linnaeus  father of
taxonomy
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Taxonomy  the science of
classification
Aug. 25, 2014
WARM-UP #5
In a complete sentence,
describe the definition of
the word classify.
PUT FRIDAY FOLDERS IN THE DESK BELOW!
Reminders: New extra credit is in the extra credit drawer.
I plan to hand back your quizzes tomorrow.
FOLD THIS ARTICLE
It will be glued onto the
next available page.
Date needs to be at the top of
the page.
Aug. 25, 2013
READ Assigned section
individually!!!!!
Highlight important details. Circle
Vocabulary words that are
important or that you are unsure
of.
After 5 minutes (I will announce), share what you
highlighted and any circled vocabulary with your group.
Two Groups working together.
Ex: One do vocab and one do important facts.
Summarize what you read on a whiteboard.
-List important details.
-List your Vocabulary on the board.
Look up definitions and be prepared to share
those with us.
Write the column you were assigned at the
top of the board.
You have 10-15 minutes.
ACTIVITY
DAY ONE OF CLASSIFICATION
Write a one paragraph (5 sentences)
reflection on classification.
*Look back at your reflection prompts!
If you finish: update your table of contents
Color and organize notebook
Aug. 26, 2014
WARM-UP #6
In a complete sentence,
describe the definition of
the word taxonomy.
Finish Reflection on yesterday’s article. (3-5
sentences)
**PUT FRIDAY FOLDERS IN THE DESK BELOW!
Reminders: New extra credit is in the extra credit drawer.
VIDEO TIME
Classification of Species
Bill Nye
TAKE SOME NOTES IN AN EMPTY SPOT. You can write beside
of the paper from yesterday.
Label the top of the next page
Branching Diagrams and Dichotomous Keys
Branching Diagrams
Shows the similarities and
differences between a set of
organisms
 Characteristics are listed along a
line pointing to the right
 Each characteristic is shared by
the organisms to the right of it
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS DEFINE A
BRANCHING DIAGRAM
Dichotomous Key
Tool that lets you determine the
identity of items in the natural
world, such as trees, wildflowers,
mammals, reptiles, rocks, fish, etc.
 DICHOTOMY= “two” branches
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(Rule) -- always start with
number one and follow directions
WORK WITH A PARTNER!!!
TIPS:
Animals are
anything that
is not a plant,
fungus,
bacteria.
-a rose is
NOT Green
-A turkey
does have
wings.
-A canary is
yellow and
can fly high.
Cows are not
fluffy.
Skunks are
fluffy!
An oyster is
an animal.
Work individually. In notebook, title
Dichotomous Key for Leaves. Label 1-7 and
write answers (name). When finished, bring
to teacher to check answers!
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
1. Title a sections Leaf Dichotomous Key. Identify the leaves using
the dichotomous key. Write answers in your notebook. Leaf sheet is
on desk below! Please return leaf sheet.
2. Below or near the answers above, Write Step by Step Instructions
on how to read a dichotomous key. Include any tips that you would
have! Be creative with your directions. Use color!
DON’T FORGET TITLE AND DATE AT THE TOP!
FINISH WITH EVERYTHING, read an article or book, update notebook,
work on extra credit, or help someone who is struggling
(help/explain, do not give them the answers!).
Aug. 27, 2014
WARM-UP #7
In the next available spot, write Step by Step Instructions on how
to read a dichotomous key. How would you explain to someone
how to use it? Include any tips that you would have! Be
creative with your directions. Use color!
(8 minutes)
AFTER WARM UP, pick up a dichotomous key leaf sheet below.
Somewhere in your notebook w/ the notes from yesterday label
1-7 and write the answers. DO NOT ASK ME ANY QUESTIONS.
TRY TO FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN!
Do not write on the handout…I need them back!
FIRST 2 people finished (with correct answers) can have a 5 point
card.
Aug. 27, 2014
WARM-UP #7
In the next available spot, write Step by Step Instructions on how
to read a dichotomous key. How would you explain to someone
how to use it? Include any tips that you would have! Be
creative with your directions. Use color!
(8 minutes)
Once finished, fold and glue your quiz onto the blank page in
chapter one. If you want to do test corrections, then do NOT
glue it b/c you have to staple corrections to test and hand in.
READ and FOLLOW TEST CORRECTION DIRECTIONS (pasted
in notebook pg 11).
Levels of Classification
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Domain (largest group)
Kingdom
You already have this
written on the
Phylum
classification article,
just add DOMAIN to the
Class
TOP!
Order
Family
Genus
Species (smallest group)
THE THREE DOMAINS
Domains (3 Types)
1.
Domain Archaea
a.
Prokayotes (single celled organism that
do not have a nucleus)
b.
Mostly found in extreme environments
(Hot or Cold, Poisonous Gases) where
no other organism lives
VIDEO TIME
Archaea
2.
Domain Bacteria
All Prokaryotes (single celled
organisms that do not have a
nucleus)
b. Found in soil, water, food, inside
your body, etc. (Most Numerous
Organism)
c. Can be both Good and Bad for you
a.
3.
Domain Eukarya
a.
All Eukaryotes (multi celled
organisms that do have a nucleus)
Four Kingdoms belong to this
group:
-- Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia
b.
6 Kingdoms
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Monera -- Archaebacteria
Monera -- Eubacteria
Protista -- Protists
Fungi -- Fungus
Plantae -- Plants
Animalia -- Animals
Monera or Archaebacteria /
Eubacteria
 Prokaryote (no defined nucleus)

First life forms (Fossils 3.5 Billion)

Binary Fission (Reproduce)
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Most numerous organisms on Earth
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Example--- Bacteria
Protista
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1)
2)
3)
3 Groups
Animal-Like Protists
Plant-Like Protists
Fungus-Like Protists
 Can be both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
 Found in Water (Paramecium, Amoeba)
Fungi
 Decomposers  break down organic
material in environment.
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Heterotropic  do not make their
own food.
Examples--- mushrooms, molds, yeast
Plantae
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Autotrophic  makes own food
(Photosynthesis)
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2 Groups
Vascular  has tubes---- Evergreen
Nonvascular  no tubes ---- Ferns,
Mosses
1)
2)
Animalia
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1)
2)
2 Groups
Vertebrate has backbone—
Fishes, Reptiles, Amphibian, Birds,
Mammals
Invertebrate  no backbone--Slugs, Jellyfish, Snail
VIDEO TIME
Chordates
END OF CLASS
ACTIVITY
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On half a page, Draw a VENN DIAGRAM comparing Eukaryotic
organisms and Prokaryotic organisms. Be sure to label and COLOR.
List an example for each. Draw a small picture for each.
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Organisms
Eukaryotic organisms
Prokaryotic Organisms
Our Levels of Classification
Write these on page 28 from yesterday. Find
room or write on the back of notes page.
Write the words in BOLD!
1. Domain --- Eukarya
(All Multi-Cellular Organims)
2. Kingdom --- Animalia
3.
Phylum -- Chordata
(have backbone or spinal cord)
Examples –jawless fish, cartilage fish,
bonyfish, frogs and toads,
reptiles, and Aves (birds)
4. Class -- Mammalia
 Warm Blooded
 Body Hair
 Produce Milk
Examples – Cat, Dog, Elephant,
Opossum
5. Order --- Primate
Examples -- Gorilla, Chimp,
Ape, Human
6. Family --- Hominidae
Examples -- Human, Great
Apes, Extinct Relatives
7. Genus -- Homo
8. Species -- sapien
Scientific Name -- Homo sapien
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Aug. 28, 2014
WARM-UP #8
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Draw a VENN DIAGRAM comparing Heterotrophic
Organisms and Autotrophic Organisms.
Be sure to label and COLOR.
List an example for each.
Definitions are in book and notes from yesterday!
When finished, glue Ch. 1 quiz onto blank page in Chap.
1 section.
Reminders: Test corrections due by Monday!
VIDEO TIME
Review of Levels of Classification
Aug. 28, 2014
Rules
 Scientific Name is written in Latin.
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The first part of name is the Genus and the last
part of name is Species.
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The Genus name is Capitalized but not the
species name. Both words are underlined or
italicized
PRACTICE
1. A Lion is in the species Leo and the genus Panthera.
Its scientific name is
Leo panthera
panther Leo
Panthera leo
2. A Japanese maple is in the genus Acer and the species palmatum.
Its scientific name is
Palmatum acer
Acer palmatum
Acer Palmatum
3. A tiger belongs to the species Tigris and the genus panthera.
Its scientific name is
Panthera tigris
Tigris Panthera
Panthera tigris
The scientific name for a house cat is Felis domesticus.
What genus does a house cat belong to? ________________
What species does a house cat belong to? ________________
ACITIVTY
AUG. 28, 2014
You will create a flip chart for the organism of your choice.
DOES NOT GO IN YOUR NOTEBOOK!!!
1. You must include the organism’s levels of classification:
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
2. Identify the first and second part of the organism’s scientific
name. Explain each level if able to.
Ex. Order: Carnivora= eats mostly meat
3. Color each level a different color and design the inside so that it
is easy to identify items.
4. Draw a picture of your organism in the middle square and color!
PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BACK!
THIS WILL BE AN INDIVIDUAL GRADE! HOMEWORK IF YOU DO NOT
FINISH TODAY! POINTS WLL BE TAKEN AWAY IF NOT WORKING
DURING CLASS. DUE BY TOMORROW!
Finish early?... Update notebook, do extra credit, read, try mystery cube.
After you finish your Flipchart
Create a study guide for Ch. 2
Classification.
 Design flash cards and a pocket for
them. Glue the pocket into your
notebook.
 You need at least 20 questions w/
answers.
 This material can be found in your
textbook Chapter 2 or your notebook.
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C
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Scientific Name
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Scientific
Scientific
Scientific
Scientific
Scientific
Scientific
Scientific
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
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Acer palmatum
Acer rubrum
Felis domesticus
Felis concolor
Panthera leo
Panthera tigris
Acinonyx jubatus
Common Name
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Common
Common
Common
Common
Common
Common
Common
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
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Japanese Maple
Red Maple
House Cat
Mountain Lion
Lion
Tiger
Cheetah
Scientific Name / Common Name
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Scientific Name --- Gorilla gorilla
Common Name --- Gorilla
Scientific Name --- Pacifastacus
leniusculus
● Common Name --- Crayfish
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Scientific Name / Common Name
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Scientific Name --- Tyrannosaurus
rex
Common Name --- ?