Unit 6
Essential Question - "How many different species actually exist on the planet?"
This unit of study will introduce the main concepts of CLASSIFICATION and TAXONOMY - process of placing all living things into the 5 KINGDOM classification system. Please use the following course sequence as we progress through this unit. Each Unit is broken down into modules. Each module contains either a link or an attachment that can provide you with all of the materials that are presented in the classroom.
MODULES:
6.1 Notes Unit 6 - see attachment section below
6.2 Basics of Classification— please use link for lab results and handout
Q&A handout- see attachment below for Animal Classsification
6.3 Dichotomus Keys activities - see attachment section below
Shark Classification
Arachnid Classification
6.4 Classification of Trees - access information about tree classification at KHS
6.5 Observing Structures - use this link to access lab results and handout
Introduction to Animal Classification - see attachment section below for Power Point
6.6 Natural Selection "Grasses and Grazing"-- use this link to access information on natural selection
6.7 Bean Seed Variation Activity - please use this link to access Investigation data and handout
6.8 Natural Selection writing prompt - please see attachement section below
6.9 Natural Selection Investigation - use this link to access investigation
Unit 6 EXAM review handout - see attachment section below