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Biological Sciences Levels 7 & 8 (VCSSU091)
Biological Sciences Levels 7 & 8 (VCSSU091)
There are differences within and between groups of organisms; classification helps organise this diversity.
There are differences within and between groups of organisms; classification helps organise this diversity.
Links to other content descriptions:
Earth and space sciences - Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales. (VCSSU102). ACTIVITY 1
Questioning and predicting - Identify questions, problems and claims that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (VCSIS107). ACTIVITY 5
Stratigraphy Activity:
- Stratigraphy can help us classify organisms.
- Sedimentary rocks are formed from other rocks or organisms that form layers.
- Rocks can be classified based on observable and chemical properties.
- Stratigraphy can be used to determine the relative age of fossils and rocks.
Classification Activity:
- Dichotomous keys help us to visualise the classification of organisms.
- There are two types of dichotomous keys, branched and worded.
- Dichotomous keys allow us to identify organisms in the natural world.
- Organisms are identified based on their characteristics.
Taxonomy Activity:
- Mnemonics can help us learn and recall taxonomic levels
- Modelling the different taxonomic levels with organisms
- Hierarchical systems are used to classify organisms
Ostracod Activity:
- The Ostracod can help us understand Australian ocean currents (Rubber Ducky Model)
- The Ostracod has varied speciation; and can be classified diversely within its genus
- Classification is important in recognising differences between ancient and modern Ostracod (Making a fossil)
Socioscientific Issue - Climate change and the Ostracod Genera
- The Ostracod faces many climates and natural disasters
- Modelling oceanic changes over time
- Write your own 'journey of an Ostracod' story