1. BELL WORK : Read the comments below and answer the question: Student 1: I learned in second grade that organisms are classified based on where they live. Student 2: I disagree. Organisms are classified based on their physical appearance and internal structure. Student 3: I disagree. Organisms are classified by how they move. Trees are in Kingdom Plantae because they don’t move. Student 4: I agree, mostly. I think how they move is important because animals move and plants don’t. But there must be more to classification, because humans are not animals. Which student do you agree with the most? Explain your reason.

2. Set up today’s page in your journal… Page: 52 Date: 1-20-16 Title: Classification Levels Essential Question: How do scientists categorize organisms? Yes, Cornell notes!

4. Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species BROADEST TAXON Most Specific The CLASSIFICATION LEVELS are: ONE level is a taxon. Multiple levels are taxa.

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6. There are THREE domains, SIX kingdoms, 74 phyla…and almost NINE MILLION different species of organisms on Earth.

7. Organisms are separated into levels (taxa) based on specific characteristics.

8. For the rest of today… Log in to the laptop at your table. Use the web address provided to complete the “Classification Activity” handout. Turn in your completed paper! When you are finished, work on tonight’s homework.

9. HOMEWORK TONIGHT!! Search for the YouTube video “ Dichotomous Key” Dichotomous Key by Mark Drollinger Complete the worksheet using the information in the video. QUIZ TOMORROW!