Lesson Starter: draw a line graph of the results Soil pH Height of sunflower (cm) 1 10 4 17 7 29 9 16

Biological Keys Collected organisms need identified Could compare using a book – negatives? Use a KEY

To learn to use a branched key Learning Intention To learn to use a branched key

Branched Keys Uses pictures or words which you follow to identify an organism Series of question with 2 possible answers Answers lead you to next Question or identify organism

Using Branched keys Take one organism at a time Start with the first question After organism is identified go back to beginning for a different one

Branched key- example Is it a living organism? NO Yes YES NO Does it have green parts? Yes NO Does it have wings? E NO Yes

In your groups, come up with a branched statement key for the following..

Complete both exercises on page 8 of your notes Task Complete both exercises on page 8 of your notes

Draw a picture of yourself on a post-it sized piece of paper Homework Draw a picture of yourself on a post-it sized piece of paper

Lesson Starter: create a branched key for these big cats.. CHEETAH TIGER LION PANTHER LEOPARD

To create a branched key Learning Intention To create a branched key

Task Work together as a CLASS to come up with a branched statement key to identify every class member

Complete page 9 of your notes Plenary Complete page 9 of your notes