In this lesson students will consider the question, "What does it mean to classify something?" to begin to understand how science classifies organisms. Students will learn about the categories, or taxa, used in scientific taxonomic classification.
- Objective
- Students will be able to describe in their own words the purpose of taxonomy in science.
- Grades: 6 to 8
- Time: One or two class periods
- Author: K Barrett
Arizona Standards Engaged
6.L2U3.14: Develop and use models to demonstrate how living systems operate and interact.
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