6.2.5 Life Science Practice
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Amanda Krupp
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6.2.5 Classification of Living Things
- Describe what a species is and the hierarchy of classification groups
- Explain how and why organisms are classified.
- Develop and use models to classify organisms.
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Classification based on TRAITS
Similar traits mean they have similar DNA
Easier to observe traits than comparing DNA that cause them
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Why Classify?
Make it clear which organisms are placed in each group
Understand how different organisms are related
Make it easier to communicate about organisms
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Multiple Choice
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SPECIES
Have very similar DNA (common ancestor)
Produce offspring that can reproduce with each other (i.e. not donkey and horse)
Two-part scientific name - name of the genus and descriptor word
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Multiple Choice
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Branching Diagram
Shows how groups of living things are related through evolution (over time)
Uses lines to represent the recent ancestors
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Multiple Choice
Which two animals share the most traits?
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Multiple Choice
Which two organisms share the most traits?
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Multiple Choice
Which animal should be in the #1 place?
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Multiple Choice
Which animal should be in the #5 spot?
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Dichotomous Key
Used to identify organisms
Based on observable traits
Start with #1, read to the right, and follow the directions
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Multiple Choice
Which type of tree did this leaf come from?
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Multiple Choice
What trait do turtles and frogs have in common?
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Multiple Choice
What trait do insects and spiders have in common?
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6.2.5 Classification of Living Things
- Describe what a species is and the hierarchy of classification groups
- Explain how and why organisms are classified.
- Develop and use models to classify organisms.
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