Classification Variation and Inheritance The Five Kingdoms of

Classification, Variation and Inheritance The Five Kingdoms of living organisms How are organisms classified? Write a definition for each of these keywords… Animal Plant Species Kingdom - Kingdom Animalia Examples… Plantae Examples… Fungi Examples… Protoctista Examples… Prokaryotae Examples… Main Characteristics

Write a definition for each of these keywords… Vertebrate. Invertebrate. Homeotherms. Poikilotherms- What is variation? Give some examples of variation within a species. . Classification key Use pages 34 and 35 to design a classification key to identify some farm animals. You must use a minimum of 5 animals

Name: Write definitions for the following keywords: Adaptation – Variety, Evolution and Genetics Evolution Use pages 40 -41 to answer the following question: ‘What is Darwin’s theory of evolution? ’ Genetic Variation – Environmental Variation – Label the polar bears adaptations You should include ideas about ‘competition’, ‘survival of the fittest’ and ‘natural selection’

Genetic Disorders Write definitions for the following key words… What is a genetic disorder? Genes – Alleles - Describe the effects of the following genetic disorders… Label the cell with the following: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus Sickle Cell disease – Cystic Fibrosis – Complete the labels for the genes and alleles EXTENSION ACTIVITY Ask your teacher for the worksheet on genetic crosses. Use pages 44 – 45 to help you complete the worksheet