Unit 10 – Classification
Objectives:
Unit 10 – Classification
Objectives:
 Organisms can be classified into groups based on common characteristics
(anatomical/DNA similarities).
 Characteristics that organisms possess are passed through the genetic material
from generation to generation.
 Tools are used to collect data which can be used to determine characteristics,
predict future events, and provide evidence to support theories.
 Scientific knowledge is derived from and supported by the results of many
individual experiments to establish patterns in the data, draw conclusions, and
push the thinking of the scientific community.
 Scientific information evolves with the addition of newly acquired data,
rethinking of existing data, and/or the advancement of tools.
 The terminology used in science has precise meanings both in the investigation
and communication of scientific phenomena.
 Organisms can be classified into groups based on common characteristics
(anatomical/DNA similarities).
 Characteristics that organisms possess are passed through the genetic material
from generation to generation.
 Tools are used to collect data which can be used to determine characteristics,
predict future events, and provide evidence to support theories.
 Scientific knowledge is derived from and supported by the results of many
individual experiments to establish patterns in the data, draw conclusions, and
push the thinking of the scientific community.
 Scientific information evolves with the addition of newly acquired data,
rethinking of existing data, and/or the advancement of tools.
 The terminology used in science has precise meanings both in the investigation
and communication of scientific phenomena.
Vocabulary: Define 10 words. Due 2/12!
Vocabulary: Define 10 words. Due 2/12!
cladogram
binomial nomenclature
dichotomous key
taxonomy
cladogram
phylogenetic tree
pathogen
HIV
lysogenic
host
cladogram
binomial nomenclature
dichotomous key
taxonomy
cladogram
phylogenetic tree
pathogen
HIV
lysogenic
host
taxon
autotroph
heterotroph
producers
vaccine
microorganism
influenza
lytic
antibiotic
taxon
autotroph
heterotroph
producers
vaccine
microorganism
influenza
lytic
antibiotic
Essential Questions: If you can answer these questions in detail, you are
prepared for the Classification Test!
1. What is the benefit of having a universal way of classifying organisms?
Essential Questions: If you can answer these questions in detail, you are
prepared for the Classification Test!
1. What is the benefit of having a universal way of classifying organisms?
2. What characteristics are used to classify organisms into Domains and
Kingdoms?
2. What characteristics are used to classify organisms into Domains and
Kingdoms?
3. Why are bacteria, protists and fungi so abundant, diverse, and successful?
3. Why are bacteria, protists and fungi so abundant, diverse, and successful?
4. What is the role of microorganisms in maintaining and/or disrupting the
balance in an ecosystem?
4. What is the role of microorganisms in maintaining and/or disrupting the
balance in an ecosystem?