Taxonomy

describe the principles of taxonomy
use the kingdom system of classification, taxons, binomial nomenclature
list characteristics of the kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia
use classification keys
demonstrate correct use of a compound microscope
compare characteristics of a prokaryotic cell with those of a eukaryotic cell
observe organisms to recognize common characteristics

Vocabulary

binomial nomenclature, biochemical relationship, class, embryological relationship, eukaryotic cell, evolutionary relationship, family, genus, homologous structure, kingdom, order, phylum, prokaryotic cell, species, sub-phylum, taxonomy/taxon