1. What is classification? How do scientists use classification?
Bellringer 1/6/16 Unit: 5 Standard: Diversity of Life Learning Target: I can list the characteristics that living things share, and identify what all living things need to survive
READ PASSAGE “Why do scientists classify?” on page 43 (textbook) and answer the following questions.
What is classification?
How do scientists use classification?
What is taxonomy?

2. Bellringer 1/6/16 - Answers
What is classification?
Process of grouping things based on their similarities.
2) How do scientists use classification?
To organize living things into groups so that the organisms are easier to study.
3) What is taxonomy?
It is the scientific study of how living things are classified.

3. Characteristics of life and Hierarchy of life
Diversity of Life
Characteristics of life and Hierarchy of life

4. Characteristics of living things
All living things are made of cells
Unicellular: one cell
Multicellular: many cells
Living things have different levels of complexity
different parts, different functions

5. Characteristics of living things
Living things contain similar chemicals
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Living things get energy from their environment
METABOLISM = chemical reactions to get and use energy
Those chemicals help maintain HOMEOSTASIS

6. Characteristics of living things
Living things respond and adapt to
their environment (stimuli)
ALL living things grow and develop
Growth –> cell division (mitosis), adding more cells
Development –> change to existing structures, adding new functions

7. Characteristics of living things
ALL living things reproduce
Asexual – offspring is identical to parent
Sexual – offspring is unique
ALL living things need food, water, and living space to live
Autotrophs – make their own food
Heterotroph – feed on other organisms

8. Hierarchy of Life

9. Hierarchy of Life Cells – basic unit of life
Tissues – made of cells with common structure and function
Organs – collection of similar tissues working together to perform a specific life function
Organ systems – 2 or more organs working together to perform a major life function
Organism – all organ systems forming an individual
Population – group of the same species, in the same place, at the same time
Community – group of interacting populations in the same area at the same time
Ecosystem – groups of interacting communities that are experiencing common abiotic factors
Biosphere – the entire part of the planet that can support life

10. Bellringer 1/7/16 Unit: 5 Standard: Diversity of Life Learning Target: I can list the hierarchy of life from smallest to largest
READ PASSAGE “The naming system of Linnaeus” (including “Genus and Species” on page 44 from textbook and answer the following questions.
Who was Linnaeus and why is he important?
What does “binomial nomenclature” mean?
Explain what genus and species mean.

11. Bellringer 1/7/16 - Answers
Who was Linnaeus and why is he important?
He was a Swedish naturalist that devised a system of naming organisms that is still used today.
2) What does “binomial nomenclature” mean?
It means 2 names (genus + species).
3) Explain what genus and species mean.
Genus is a group that contains similar, closely related organisms. Species is a group of similar organisms that can mate and produce offspring that can also reproduce.

12. Taxonomy

13. Taxonomy Classification: grouping of organisms based on similarities
Taxonomy: study of how organisms are classified
Aristotle: created 1st system of classification (plant or animal)
Linnaeus: “father of modern taxonomy”
Used LATIN to name organisms (no one speaks it -> it doesn’t change
Each species has a unique name
System is called “binomial nomenclature”(2 names system)

14. Binomial Nomenclature
Felis domesticus or Felis domesticus
Capital lower caser BOTH words underlines or BOTH words italicized
Taxonomic keys: useful to determine the identity of organisms
- They are a series of paired statements that describe physical characteristics

15. Classification
Dear Domain: total of 3 – 2 are Prokaryotes; 1 Eukaryotes King Kingdom: 6 Kingdoms Phillip Phylum: contain different classes Came Class: examples are Mammalia, Reptilia, Amphibia, etc. Over Order: contain similar families For Family: contain one or more similar Genera Green Genus: contain one or more Species makes up scientific Salad Species*: most specific level; name *Individuals that can mate and produce a fertile offspring

16. Classification (taxonomy levels)

17. Bellringer 1/8/16 Unit: 5 Standard: Diversity of Life Learning Target: I can explain why scientists classify organisms and how they assign scientific names
According to pages 34 and 35 on your textbook:
What are the characteristics of living things?
According to pages 38, 39 and 40 on your textbook:
2) What are the needs of living things?

18. Bellringer 1/8/16 - Answers
What are the characteristics of living things?
Cellular organization, contain similar chemicals, use energy, respond to their surroundings, grow and develop, and reproduce.
2) What are the needs of living things?
Water, food, living space and stable internal state (homeostasis).

19. Bellringer 1/11/16 Unit: 5 Standard: Diversity of Life Learning Target: I can describe the contributions of Linnaeus to taxonomy and explain how taxonomic keys are useful
According to your notes:
What are the hierarchy of life levels, from smallest to largest?
What are the taxonomy classification levels?
What are the 3 existent domains? (briefly explain each)

20. Bellringer 1/11/16 - Answers
What are the hierarchy of life levels, from smallest to largest?
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem and biosphere.
2) What are the taxonomy classification levels?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.
3) What are the 3 existent domains? (briefly explain each)
Bacteria (found everywhere), Archae (bacteria found in extreme places), and Eukarya (everything with a nucleus).

21. Taxonomy Foldable
Label each classification level in order on the front of your foldable
Write “Levels of Classification” down the left side of your foldable, leaving room for the COMMON NAME of the creature you choose
Cut the horizontal lines and glue down the strip on left (“Levels of Classification”)
Pick an organism from the list
Research the taxonomy levels for that individual and enter information on foldable accordingly
Write 2 facts about organisms in that level of classification
ORGANISMS:
Giraffe Apple tree Shiitake mushroom Gorilla
Rattle snake Chicken Polar bear Tree frog
Tulip Giant Squid Marlin Golden eagle

22. Taxonomy foldable - grading
Each tab is worth 4 points (labeled correctly – name of classification level of your organism and 2 facts): 32 points total
Left margin includes “Levels of Classification” and name of the creature you chose: 4 points
Overall presentation of foldable: 4 points
TOTAL = 40 points

23. TAXONOMY FOLDABLE EXAMPLE

24. Bellringer 1/12/16 Unit: 5 Standard: Diversity of Life Learning Target: I can list the characteristics used to classify organisms into groups
According to your notes:
List the 6 existent Kingdoms in taxonomy.
Give 3 examples of Classes in taxonomy.
How is a scientific name formed?

25. Bellringer 1/12/16 - Answers
List the 6 existent Kingdoms in taxonomy.
Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria.
2) Give 3 examples of Classes in taxonomy.
Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, etc.
3) How is a scientific name formed?
Genus in capital letter + species lower case, both words underlined or italicized