• This PowerPoint is one small part of my Taxonomy and
Classification Unit.
• A Seven Part 3,000+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging
activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question,
answers, games, and much more.
• 19 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the
slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as
well as answer keys.
• 24 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support
professionals.
• 2 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Key
• Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day
PowerPoint, guide, and much more.
• http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.
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Areas of Focus within The Taxonomy and Classification Unit:
Taxonomy, Classification, Need for Taxonomy vs. Common Names, What is a Species?,
Dichotomous Keys, What does Classification Use?, The Domains of Life, Kingdoms of
Life,The 8 Taxonomic Ranks, Humans Taxonomic Classification, Kingdom Monera,
Prokaryotic Cells, Types of Eubacteria, Bacteria Classification, Gram Staining,Bacterial
Food Borne Illnesses, Penicillin and Antiseptic, Oral Hygiene and Plaque, Bacterial
Reproduction (Binary Fission), Asexual Reproduction, Positives and Negatives of
Bacteria, Protista, Plant-like Protists, Animal-like Protists, Fungi-like Protists, Animalia,
Characteristics of Animalia, Animal Symmetry, Phylums of Animalia (Extensive), Classes
of Chordata, Mammals, Subclasses of Mammals, Characteristics of Mammals, Classes of
Fish, Fashion a Fish Project, Animal Poster Project, Fungi, Positives and Negatives of
Fungi, Divisions of Fungi (Extensive), Parts of a Mushroom, 3 Roles of Fungi, Fungi
Reproduction, Mold Prevention, Plant Divisions, Photosynthesis, Plant Photo Tour, Non
Vascular Plants, Algae, Lichens, Bryophytes, Seedless Vascular Plants, Cone Bearing
Plants, Flowering Plants, Monocotyledons, Dicotyledons and much more.
Full Unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
• RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
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Please use this red line
Please use this red line
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
Please use this red line
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Don’t skip pages
-Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Don’t skip pages
-Make visuals clear and well drawn.
• RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
• BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow
directions, complete projects as described
and answer required questions neatly.
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• Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise
your hand as soon as you see him.
– He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow
“Hoot, Hoot”
“Good Luck!”
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• Bacteria Available Sheet for Class Work
• Bacteria Available Sheet for Class Work
• Journal Question? What is this?
- Please draw it and then describe it
• If this is how many bacteria are on the
head of a pin. Imagine how many are on
your hand.
“Imagine how
much bacteria
exist in snot!”

New Area of Focus: Domain Eubacteria,
and Archaebacteria
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Not Living
• Domains and Kingdoms
Domain
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Kingdom
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Protista
Plantae
Fungi
Animalia
(No
nucleus)
Prokaryotic
(No
nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Single or
MultiCellular
Single
(Unicellular)
Single
(Unicellular)
Single
(Unicellular)
Multicellular
Multicellular
Multicellular
Gets
Energy
from..
Varies
Varies
Varies
Sunlight
Absorbs
Consumes
Food
Cell Type Prokaryotic
• Domains and Kingdoms
Domain
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Kingdom
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Protista
Plantae
Fungi
Animalia
(No
nucleus)
Prokaryotic
(No
nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Eukaryotic
(Nucleus)
Single or
MultiCellular
Single
(Unicellular)
Single
(Unicellular)
Single
(Unicellular)
Multicellular
Multicellular
Multicellular
Gets
Energy
from..
Varies
Varies
Varies
Sunlight
Absorbs
Consumes
Food
Cell Type Prokaryotic
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\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
Who was paying attention?
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Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.

Prokaryotic (No nucleus) and no internal
organelles.
Learn more / flash tour of bacterial anatomy at…
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/bactcell.htm
• Human Cell
• Human Cell
Frog Cell
• Human Cell
Frog Cell
Similar in composition.
• Human Cell
• Human Cell
Bacteria Cell
• Human Cell
Eukaryotic –
Nucleus and
membrane
bound
organelles.
Bacteria Cell
• Human Cell
Eukaryotic –
Nucleus and
membrane
bound
organelles.
Bacteria Cell
Prokaryotic Cell
– Nucleoid,
DNA free floats
in cytoplasm,
Which cell has a nucleus (Eukaryotic), and
which is a bacteria (Prokaryotic).
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Which cell has a nucleus (Eukaryotic), and
which is a bacteria (Prokaryotic).
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Cell with nucleus
Eukaryotic
Cell without nucleus
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Cell with nucleus
Eukaryotic
Cell without nucleus
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Cell with nucleus
Eukaryotic
Cell without nucleus
Prokaryotic (Bacteria)
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Cell with nucleus
Eukaryotic
Cell without nucleus
Prokaryotic (Bacteria)
DNA is in a ring
not a nucleus
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• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
• Which is prokaryotic?
Learn more about the differences between eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells at…
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Eukaryotic_Cell_vs_Prokaryo
tic_Cell

Two types:
1.)
2.)
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Two types:
1.) Eubacteria
2.)
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Two types:
1.) Eubacteria
2.) Archaeabacteria
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Eubacteria: True bacteria, gets energy from
food or sun.
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• Microscopic picture of bacteria hiding
inside a human lung.
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• Tissue eating bacteria

Types of Bacteria
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Types of Bacteria
 Sphere
(Round) Shaped: Cocci
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Rod shaped: Bacilli
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Spiral shaped: Spirilli
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Vibrio: Comma Shaped
• Vibrio: Comma Shaped
– A genus of Gram-negative bacteria possessing
a curved rod shape.

Mycoplasma bacteria: Smallest known life form
(jagged and random).
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• Mycoplasma bacteria does not have a
cell wall.
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• Mycoplasma bacteria does not have a
cell wall.
– Causes many diseases including
pneumonia.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilla, Mycoplasma.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilla, Mycoplasma.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilla, Mycoplasma.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilli, Mycoplasma.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilli, Mycoplasma.
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Cocci,
Bacilli,
Spirilli, Mycoplasma.
Learn more / review at…
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio106/bacteria.htm
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilli,
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• Quiz 1-10 – Stand and make the symbol.
• Mycoplasma Bacilli,
Cocci,
Spirilla,
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• “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=
1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j
Please visit at least one of the
ournal=tst
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and
complete this worksheet.
• “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT
and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo
urnal=tst
• This PowerPoint is one small part of my Taxonomy and
Classification Unit.
• A Seven Part 3,000+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging
activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question,
answers, games, and much more.
• 19 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the
slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as
well as answer keys.
• 24 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support
professionals.
• 2 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Key
• Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day
PowerPoint, guide, and much more.
• http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.
html
Areas of Focus within The Taxonomy and Classification Unit:
Taxonomy, Classification, Need for Taxonomy vs. Common Names, What is a Species?,
Dichotomous Keys, What does Classification Use?, The Domains of Life, Kingdoms of
Life,The 8 Taxonomic Ranks, Humans Taxonomic Classification, Kingdom Monera,
Prokaryotic Cells, Types of Eubacteria, Bacteria Classification, Gram Staining,Bacterial
Food Borne Illnesses, Penicillin and Antiseptic, Oral Hygiene and Plaque, Bacterial
Reproduction (Binary Fission), Asexual Reproduction, Positives and Negatives of
Bacteria, Protista, Plant-like Protists, Animal-like Protists, Fungi-like Protists, Animalia,
Characteristics of Animalia, Animal Symmetry, Phylums of Animalia (Extensive), Classes
of Chordata, Mammals, Subclasses of Mammals, Characteristics of Mammals, Classes of
Fish, Fashion a Fish Project, Animal Poster Project, Fungi, Positives and Negatives of
Fungi, Divisions of Fungi (Extensive), Parts of a Mushroom, 3 Roles of Fungi, Fungi
Reproduction, Mold Prevention, Plant Divisions, Photosynthesis, Plant Photo Tour, Non
Vascular Plants, Algae, Lichens, Bryophytes, Seedless Vascular Plants, Cone Bearing
Plants, Flowering Plants, Monocotyledons, Dicotyledons and much more.
Full Unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
• Please visit the links below to learn more
about each of the units in this curriculum
– These units take me about four years to complete
with my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units
Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit
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Astronomy Topics Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit
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Soil Science, Weathering, More
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Water Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit
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= Easier

5th – 7th grade
= More Difficult
6th – 8th grade
= Most Difficult
8th – 10th grade
Physical Science Units
Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit
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html
Motion and Machines Unit
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Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
Life Science Units
Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Human Body / Health Topics
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit
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Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html
• More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit,
The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification
Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology:
Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human
Body Systems and Health Topics Unit.
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• Thank you for your time and interest in this
curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on
how a unit works and link to the many unit previews
to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled
homework, review games, unit notes, and much
more. Thank you for your interest and please feel
free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Best wishes.
• Sincerely,
• Ryan Murphy M.Ed
• ryemurf@gmail.com