Kingdom Brochure Project
Objective
You will demonstrate your knowledge of the 5 kingdoms of organisms by
gathering information from the attached readings, your notes and the
Biology book and creating a brochure on the 5 kingdoms in which scientists
classify organisms.
Your Brochure will be organized as follows:
1. The brochure will be made of one piece of paper, folded into thirds
2. The cover should have a title and a picture that goes with the title. Your name should be
written on the bottom right hand corner of the cover.
3. Inside you brochure, you will have one section for each of the five kingdoms. Use the
front and back of the paper.
4. You must include the following information in each kingdom’s section:
 Are they multi-cellular, unicellular, or both
 Do they have a nucleus in their cells?
 How do they get food (energy)?
 One interesting fact about the organisms in the kingdom
 At least one picture showing an example of an organism
 The brochure must be neat and colorful (not everyone is an artist but I can tell when
effort is made!)
The five Kingdoms are:
1) Animal
2) Plant
3) Fungi
4) Protist
5) Monera (includes Eubacteria and Archaebacteria…make sure to include all
information from #4 above for BOTH types!)
Animal Kingdom
Humans are part of the animal kingdom. All members of the animal kingdom are
eukaryotes. Their cells contain a nucleus and organelles. Like many other life forms, animals
are multicellular. These cells come together to form tissues, organs, and organ systems that
help sustain the life of the animal. From elephants to snails, animals come in many shapes
and sizes, and can be found all over the world.
Animals cannot make their own food. They are heterotrophs (consumers) and must rely
on other living things, such as plants, fungi, and other animals to sustain them. Without
other food sources, animals could not survive.
Plant Kingdom
The plant kingdom includes all land plants: mosses, ferns, grass, trees, flowering plants
and more. Plants do not move. They are autotrophs (producers), which mean that they
make their own food through photosynthesis. Plants are multicellular. They are also
eukaryotic so all their cells have a nucleus. Plant cells also have a cell wall.
The most important feature of plants is their green color, the result of a pigment called
chlorophyll. Plants use chlorophyll to capture light energy, which fuels the manufacture of
food—sugar, starch, and other carbohydrates. Without these food sources, most life on
Earth would be impossible. There would still be mushrooms and algae but there would be
no fruits, vegetables, grains, or any animals!
Another important role of plants is that they help shape the environment. Plants give
us oxygen to breathe and provide food and habitats for many species of animals. Without
plants, we could not survive!
Fungi Kingdom
The fungi kingdom includes some of the most important organisms. By decomposing
dead material, they continue the cycle of nutrients through ecosystems. In addition, most
plants could not grow without the fungi that live in their roots and supply essential
nutrients. Other fungi provide numerous drugs like penicillin and other antibiotics, foods
like mushrooms, truffles, and morels, as well as bubbles in bread (yeast), champagne, and
beer.
Fungi are eukaryotes, which mean their cells have a nucleus. Their cells also have a cell
wall. Fungi can be either unicellular or multicellular organisms that can usually be seen
without a microscope. Fungi do not move on their own, nor do they make their own food.
Fungi are heterotrophs (consumers) which mean that they get their food from other living
things. Fungi use external digestion, they secrete (let out) digestive enzymes that dissolve
their food, and then they absorb the nutrients they need from the environment.
Protist Kingdom
Protists are organisms that are classified into the protist kingdom. The protists form a
group of organisms that really do not fit into any other kingdom. Although there is a lot of
variety within the protists, they do share some common characteristics.
All protists live in moist environments. All protists are eukaryotes, so their cells have a
nucleus. Most protists are unicellular. Most protists can move. Some are autotrophs
(producers), making their own food by photosynthesis. Others are heterotrophs
(consumers) and must ingest their food (eat other living things). Amoeba, algae,
paramecium, diatoms are some examples of protists.
Monera Kingdom
The Monera Kingdom is often broken down into two separate kingdoms:
The Archaebacteria and Eubacteria Kingdoms.
Archaebacteria
Archaebacteria consist of prokaryotic organisms that are unicellular. Archaebacteria do
not have a nucleus or complex organelles. These organisms are found in extreme
environments. For example, some archaebacteria live in hot springs at extremely high
temperatures. Others are found in the arctic, where it is very cold. Some live in very salty or
acidic environments. Archaebacteria include both autotrophs (producers) and heterotrophs
(consumers) so some can create their own food while others rely on other organisms as
their food source.
Eubacteria
Eubacteria consist of unicellular life forms. Eubacteria are all prokaryotes. These cells
are far simpler and more basic than the cells of other life forms. These cells have no
nucleus and are also missing many of the organelles commonly found in other types of
organisms. Eubacteria include both autotrophs (producers) and heterotrophs (consumers)
so some can create their own food while others rely on other organisms as their food
source. Eubacteria are considered by many scientists to be the oldest life forms on
Earth…the ancestors of all other life types. Eubacteria are extremely important. They help
us digest food, break down waste, and make products like yogurt and cheese. Some
eubacteria are pathogens (organisms that cause sickness) such as streptococcus or
salmonella.