Notes SPI 0807 5 1 Classification Keys Science

Notes SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Science Tennessee SPI Objective: Use a simple classification key to identify an unknown organism. Essential Question(s) Instructions for Students How do I use… 1) sure you view this in slideshow mode. 1)Make …a dichotomous key topresentation identify an organism? 2) find instructions how do this by doing a 2)You …a can classification table to about identify anto organism? Google search or by 3) …a flow chart to searching identify an. You. Tube. organism? 3) you have it in slideshow mode, press the right-arrow 4)After …a branch diagram to identify an organism? keyboard button to advance through the presentation. Success Criteria 4) If you need help, please communicate with your teacher. I can… 1) …identify an organism with a dichotomous key. 2) …identify an organism with a classification table. 3) …identify an organism with a flow chart. 4) …identify an organism with a branch diagram.

Four Types of Classification Keys Ø scientists use these keys to help them identify organisms Dichototmous Keys -paired statements to identify organisms Classification Tables: -has columns and rows with information Flow Charts: -lines branch off from given traits Branch Diagram: -traits apply to all organisms that come after Classification Tables Dichotomous Key Flow Diagram Chart Branch

Dichotomous Key Practice A) Starting at the top (1 a and 1 b) read the paired statements. B) On the right, select the choice that best fits. Dichotomous Key Example: Common Name (for identifying Blackspecies Bear of bears) Ursus americanus 1 a. It has white fur---------species: Ursus maritimus 1 b. It does not have white fur-----Go to step two 2 a. It has brown fur---------species: Ursus arctos 2 b. It does not have brown fur-----Go to step three 3 a. It has black fur---------species: Ursus americanus 3 b. It does not have black fur-------Go to step four Video Link: Dichotomous Key Tutorial

Dino 1 Dino 2 Dino 3 Dino 4 Apatosaurus Stegosaurus Pterodactyl T. Rex Dichotomous Key Activity Identify this species of dinosaur Steps Dinosaur Dichotomous Key A. It has wings 1 It is a Pterodactyl B. It does not have wings Go to step 2 Dino 3 2 A. It walks on two legs B. It does not walk on 2 legs It is a T. Rex Go to step 3 3 A. It has a long neck B. Does not have a long neck It is an Apatosaurus Dino 1 A. It has spikes on its back B. Does not have spikes It is a Stegosaurus 4 Dino 4 Go to step 4 Done Dino 2

Classification Key Activity Make a dichotomous key about these 4 organisms Triceratops Spinosaurus Ankylosaurus Velociraptor

Review SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Here is a question you might see on a quiz or test. Science

Review SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Here is a question you might see on a quiz or test. Science

Review SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Here is a question you might see on a quiz or test. Science

Review SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Here is a question you might see on a quiz or test. Science

Review SPI 0807. 5. 1 Classification Keys Here is a question you might see on a quiz or test. Science