Taxonomy

Learning Goals:
Describe the principles of taxonomy
Use the kingdom system of classification, taxons, binomial nomenclature
List characteristics of the 6 kingdoms: Archaea/Archaebacteria, Bacteria/Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia
Use classification keys


Classification PPT Notes
HW: Classification WS
More classification practice

​What is a Dichotomous Key?
Dichotomous Key Practice WS

HW Assignment: Make your own dichotomous key  
digital online dichotomous key maker

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