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BIOLOGY I HONORS
TOPIC IX: CLASSIFICATION - Taxonomy
Course Code: 200032001
Pacing
Date
Traditional 5 days
Block
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Hierarchical classification based on evolutionary
relationships (15.4)
1. Cell Type
2. Cell Structure
3. Number of Cells
4. Mode of Nutrition
OBJECTIVES
 Analyze and determine how and why organisms are
hierarchically classified based on evolutionary
relationships. (ALD)
 Classify organisms based on their distinguishing
characteristics of their domain and/ or kingdom.
 Classify an organism using the Linnaean system of
classification.
B. Domains and Kingdoms (15.6)
 List the six kingdoms of life as they are currently
1. Identifying examples from the kingdoms(prokaryotic,
identified.
eukaryotic, unicellular and/or multicellular organisms,  Observe examples of organisms as prokaryotic,
autotrophs, and/or heterotrophs)
eukaryotic, unicellular and/or multicellular organisms,
2. Domains-Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
autotrophs, and/or heterotrophs.
3. Kingdoms- Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista,
 Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are
Fungi, Plant, Animal
classified.
 Discuss the distinguishing characteristics of the domains
C. Reasons for changes in how organisms are classified.
and/or kingdoms of living organisms.
(15.2, 15.5)
 Describe the characteristics of an organism and assess
1. Cladograms- construction and analysis
its classification.
2. Phylogenic examples
 Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are
3. Molecular clock proof
classified.
 Create a cladogram to show evolutionary relationship of
organisms.
 Create a phylogenetic tree to show evolutionary
relationships.
 Investigate the evidence that molecular clocks provide
for evolutionary descent.
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Second Nine Weeks
2.5 days
11-02-15 to 11-06-15
11-02-15 to 11-06-15
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
Core Text Book: Chapter 18 (all)
Vocabulary:
Binomial nomenclature, Taxonomy, Taxon, Domain,
Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus,
Species, Phylogenetic Tree, Cladogram, Common
Ancestor, derived characters, Monera , Bacteria,
Eubacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Technology:
1. Untamed Science Video –Finned Kin
2. PBS Interactive: Classifying Life
3. Interactive Art: Cladograms
4. Data Analysis: A Friend for Lonesome George
5. Art Review: Three Domains
6. Art in Motion: Using a Dichotomous Key
7. Bozeman Podcast: Three Domains of Life
8. HippoCampus Biology: Systematics: Classfying
Organisms An Overview
9. HippoCampus Biology: Naming Organisms
10. HippoCampus Biology: Constructing Phylogenetic
Trees
11. HippoCampus Biology: Modern Taxonomy
12. HippoCampus Biology: Systematics: Classifying
Organisms Summary
13. HippoCampus Biology: Kingdom Protista
14. HippoCampus Biology: Animal Fundamentals
15. HippoCampus Biology: The Fungi: Overview
16. HippoCampus Biology: Plants and Their Relatives:
Overview
17. HippoCampus Biology: Two Domains: Bacteria and
Archae
18. Untamed Science Video –Bugs, Barnacles, and
Bivalves
19. Edgenuity
20. Extended Learning Modules
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SC.912.L.15.4
Course Code: 200032001
Dichotomous Keys
Standard:
SC.912.N.1.6
Video
Standard:
SC.912.L.15.2
Video
Standard:
SC.912.L.15.4
Standard:
SC.912.L.15.5
Video
Video
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Second Nine Weeks
 Scientific Order & Classification
 The Greek Cosmos
 Observing the Planets
 Navigating the Open Seas
 Developing the Theory of Gravity
 Discovering Other Galaxies
 Cell Theory
 Theorizing Continental Drift and Plate
Tectonics
 Historical Geology: A Glimpse of the
Earth's Past
 Taxonomy
 Classification System
 Five Kingdoms
 Classifying Plants and Animals:
Challenges
 Classification of Animals: How Animals
are Classified: Five Kingdoms
 Classification of a Horse
 Development of Plants: How Plants Are
Classified
 Classification of Living Things
 Lucy's Discovery: Australopithecus
afarensis
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Course Code: 200032001
Standard:
SC.912.L.15.6
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Video
Algae Characteristics
Kingdoms of Algae
Divisions of Algae
Kingdom Monera: Bacteria
Kingdom Monera: Algae
Kingdom Protista: Protist
Kingdom Protista: Protozoa
The Formation of Kingdom Protista
 Kingdom, definition
 Fungi, definition
 Kingdom Plantae: Multicellular Green
Plants
 Kingdom Animalia: Freshwater
 Kingdom Animalia: Marine Life
 Kingdom Animalia: Human Cells
 Phylum Chordata
 Protist Reproduction: Binary Fission
 The Organelles within a Protist Cell
 Fungi, Shelf: on tree
 Fungi, Jelly: on log
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Classes of Fish
Class Amphibia
Class Reptilia
Class Aves
Class Mammalia
Other Features of Protist & Moneran
Cells
 The Importance of Fungi in the Rain
Forest
 Fungi, Shelf: growing on a log
Image
Standard:
SC.912.L.15.6
 Basic Botany: Algae in the Kingdom
Protista
 Basic Botany: Characteristics of Fungi
Audio
Video
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What Is Metabolism?
National Zoo Studies, Breeds, Threatened Animals
Is Chocolate Really Good for You?
How Heart Trouble Can Occur, Despite Being Fit
Slow Walking Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
The Internal Athlete: Cross-Country Skiing
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Second Nine Weeks
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Learning Goals
BIOLOGY I HONORS
Course Code: 200032001
SC.912.L15.4: Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking &
Complex Reasoning)
SCALE
LEARNING PROGRESSION
SAMPLE PROGRESS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES
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I am able to analyze how and why organisms are hierarchically classified based on
evolutionary relationships.
Apply the hierarchy of classification to identify the Domain
and Kingdom of an unknown organism given the
distinguishing characteristics.
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I am able to determine how and why organisms are hierarchically classified based
on evolutionary relationships.
Investigate the distinguishing characteristics of the Domains
(Archaea, Bacteria,Eukarya) and Kingdoms (Protista,
Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia) of Life.
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I am able to show how and why organisms are hierarchically classified based on
evolutionary relationships.
Recognize the distinguishing characteristics of the Domains
(Archaea, Bacteria,Eukarya) and Kingdoms (Protista,
Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia) of Life.
Score/Step 5.0
Score/Step 4.0
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal)
Given a cladogram, identify the distinguishing
characteristics and describe the evolutionary relationships
between organisms.
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I am able to recognize that organisms are hierarchically classified based on
evolutionary relationships.
Score/Step 2.0
Classify organisms based on the distinguishing
characteristics of the domains and/or kingdoms of living
organisms.
Examples of characteristics may refer to prokaryotic,
eukaryotic, unicellular and/or multicellular organisms,
autotrophs, and/or heterotrophs.
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I am able to recognize that all organisms change over time.
Score/Step 1.0
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Second Nine Weeks
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