1. Mind stretcher 3/24/16 (answer only is fine today)
Answer: CRANE

2. CLASSIFICATION
The process of grouping or ordering objects or events into categories based on properties or characteristics.
Example: Place all leaves having a certain vein pattern into a one group.
Use of a dichotomous key is helpful in identifying an object.

3. DICHOTOMOUS KEY
- A series of paired statements to assist in the identification of an object.
- It’s a listing of characteristics, such as structure and behavior, organized in such a way that an organism can be identified or classified.
- It’s kind of like a scavenger hunt…
Example of dichotomous key
Interactive dichotomous key

5. Let’s try one… Identify these fish: 1a- 2a- 3a- 3b- Arrow goby
Chameleon goby
Bay goby
Yellowfin goby

7. Choose 10 out of the 20 creatures and identify them on your sheet.
ARC
M-shaped

8. AC Directions Friday
Finish reading Ch. 9-2…and work on Directed reading 9-2 if needed
Complete standardized test practice for Ch. 9 using PENCIL (no book or notes)
You may only use your book the LAST 10 MINUTES of class to help with #1-35