1. BELL WORK : 1.Have your PINK schedule out on your desk. 2.Make sure you have a copy of today’s handout. 3.Take out your journal and turn to the next blank page. 4.Make sure you have something to write with!

2. Set up today’s page… Page: 52 Date: 1-20-15 Title: Taxonomy Essential Question: Why is taxonomy both important and helpful to the scientific community?

3. CHAMPs, Homework, and Supplies…

4. Classification: grouping objects or information based on similarities

5. In your group: name 5 things that people classify on a regular basis.

6. For 1 of your 5 things, explain how it’s classified.

7. So what does that have to do with Biology??

8. Taxonomy: the science of classifying and naming organisms (living things) In other words, taxonomy is the process of grouping and naming living things. In Biology:

9. Let’s look at some animals

10. Devil Cat

11. Ghost Cat

12. Mountain Lion

13. Screaming Cat

14. Puma

15. Florida Panther

16. Cougar

17. There are at least 50 common names for the animal shown on the previous slides. Common names vary according to region. How could we fix this problem?

18. 18 Confusion in Using Different Languages for Names copyright cmassengale

19. 19 Latin names are understood by all taxonomists! copyright cmassengale

20. Benefits of Taxonomy Accurate & uniform naming of organisms Prevents misunderstanding (starfish & jellyfish aren't really fish) Uses the same language (Latin or some Greek) for all names Sea”horse”??

21. Carolus Linnaeus 1707 – 1778 18th century taxonomist “Father of Taxonomy” Developed the naming system still used today (binomial nomenclature)

22. Every known species (alive or extinct) has a unique scientific name The scientific name comes from one of two “dead” languages – Latin or ancient Greek. Binomial Nomenclature: a two-name system for writing scientific names (genus and species)

23. Rules for Naming Organisms: The International Code for Binomial Nomenclature contains the rules for naming organisms All names must be approved by International Naming Congresses This prevents duplicated names

24. Genus: written first & always capitalized o May be abbreviated with the first initial Species: written second & never capitalized Both words are italicized if typed or underlined if hand written Example: Felis concolor or F. concolor Turdus migratorius

25. 25 Binomial Nomenclature Which TWO are more closely related?

26. Now it’s your turn!! On your handout, practice matching the common name to the scientific name based on its meaning. Yes, answer question #2! Turn your paper over and answer today’s essential question on the back. Turn in your paper when you are finished.