1. Kickers Classification! Pg? 5/14/14

2. What is a Dichotomous Key?

3. Works by asking Yes No questions
Look at the types of questions

4. Please copy the notes off the board.

5. Definition
A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world, such as trees, wildflowers, mammals, reptiles, rocks, and fish. Keys consist of a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item.

6. Are you ready for the challenge?
It’ s easy to read a key… But can you make one???
I would like to key you some tips to making a key.

7. Tips Make detailed qualitative and quantitative observations.
Have a clear title for the key.
Sometimes it helps to identify what something is.
Did you know what a vamp was?
The first question should separate half the items.
When you are done have someone work the key. Hopefully they will find any mistakes….

8. Rip a piece of tape off, and please name your Shoe a crazy Name like… Joey The Gr8t A trainmazing Don’tmesswithtable5

9. Your Goal is to
Classify 16 pieces of
Candy!

10. Title?
SWEET TREAT

11. Does it follow a
Pattern
If it is chocolate...

12. Is it neat and can
others follow it?