Tuesday, September 4
Objective: Create a Dichotomous Key. Describe the broadest levels of biological classification.
We are creating dichotomous keys to organize the class. Check out this link to see how a dichotomous key can be used to name a tree based on its characteristics.
Dichotomous Key of Trees Link
Dichotomous Key of Insects Link
Wednesday, September 5
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Powerpoint Presentation for Today - Phyla of Animals
Thursday, September 6
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Friday, September 7
Quiz over biological classification. Study dichotomous keys (see Tuesday above), animal classification (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species), and the phyla of the animal kindom (see link from Wednesday).
Objective: Quiz covers all weekly objectives.
