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1 Classification Notes Classification System of Living Things Brigitte Steinmetz John Adams Middle School

2 Disclaimer The images, maps and diagrams in this presentation were taken from the public domain on the world wide web. Permissions were granted where possible. Any privately owned images not available for this non- commercial, educational project will gladly be removed. E-mail: steinmetz@smmusd.org

3 Classify? What is that? To put things into groups based on their similarities.

4 Why classify living things? Biologists use classification to organize living things into groups so that the organisms are easier to study. Biologists use classification to organize living things into groups so that the organisms are easier to study.

5 Binomial Nomenclature Scientists use binomial nomenclature when grouping organisms. Scientists use binomial nomenclature when grouping organisms. Binomial = 2 names Binomial = 2 names Nomenclature = system of naming Nomenclature = system of naming Each organism is given a two part name (genus + species). Each organism is given a two part name (genus + species). Set up by Carolus Linnaeus Set up by Carolus Linnaeus 7 levels of classification 7 levels of classification

6 7 Levels of Classification Most Broad Most Specific 2 part name is created from these two groups.

7 Ms. S’s Favorite Pneumonic! Kings Play Cards OnOn Flat Green Stools

8 Using the Classification System What if you came across an organism you didn’t know? How would you find out what it is? Use a Taxonomic Key – series of paired statements that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms.

9 Taxonomic Key 1a. Metal……………………..go to 2. 1b. Paper…………………….go to 5. 2a Brown (copper)…………..penny. 2b. Silver…………………….go to 3. 3a. Smooth edge…………….nickel. 3b. Ridges around the edge….go to 4. 4a. Torch on back…………...dime. 4b. Eagle on back……………quarter. 5a. Number 1 in the corners…$1 bill. 5b. Number 2 in the corners…$2 bill.

10 6 Kingdoms of Living Things Kingdom Archaebacteria Kingdom Archaebacteria Kingdom Eubacteria Kingdom Eubacteria Kingdom Protista Kingdom Protista Kingdom Fungi Kingdom Fungi Kingdom Plantae Kingdom Plantae Kingdom Anamalia Kingdom Anamalia Welcome to Unit 4: Structure and Function of Living Things! Sorry kids…we won’t be studying the yellow splattering goober!


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