Fun with Taxonomy and Dichotomous Keys

Students will be introduced to the taxonomy of living things created by Linnaeus. They will learn how to use binomial nomenclature to create and solve dichotomous keys.
Resource ID#: 36056 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Taxonomy, Linnaeus, Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family Genus, Species, Dichotomous key, binomial nomenclature
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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