1. Classification of Living Things

2. Taxonomy: Classification Taxonomy Song

3. Kingdom - largest group There are six kingdoms: Eubacteria Archaebacteria Protist Fungus Plant Animals Teacher Feature: Classification

4. Monerans: Eubacteria & Archaebacteria Both are one-celled organisms with no separate nucleus Eubacteria – common bacteria that is found everywhere (strep and staph) Archaebacteria – found in extreme environments such as hot springs and in hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean

5. Protist & Fungus Protist –most are one-celled organisms which have a nucleus and cell structures Examples: algae and amoeba Fungus – many-celled, cannot move, absorb nutrients from other organisms Examples: mushrooms, yeast, and mold

6. Plants & Animals Plants: - many-celled, cannot move, get energy from the sun to make sugars Examples: trees & flowers Animals: - many-celled, most can move, get energy from consuming other organisms Examples: invertebrates, fish, birds, and mammals

7. Scientists divide kingdoms into smaller groups. As the groups get smaller, the organisms in the group become more alike. The species is the smallest group just as the kingdom is the largest. Example of classification

8. Classification of Living Things