Classifcation (Unit 1)
STANDARD V: Students will understand that structure is used to develop classification systems. Objective 1: Classify based on observable properties.
a. Categorize nonliving objects based on external structures (e.g., hard, soft).
b. Compare living, once living, and nonliving things.
c. Defend the importance of observation in scientific classification.
d. Demonstrate that there are many ways to classify things.
Objective 2: Use and develop a simple classification system.
a. Using a provided classification scheme, classify things (e.g., shells, leaves, rocks, bones, fossils, weather, clouds, stars, planets).
b. Develop a classification system based on observed structural characteristics.
c. Generalize rules for classification.
d. Relate the importance of classification systems to the development of science knowledge.
e. Recognize that classification is a tool made by science to describe perceived patterns in nature.
Objective 3: Classify organisms using an orderly pattern based upon structure.
a. Identify types of organisms that are not classified as either plant or animal.
b. Arrange organisms according to kingdom (i.e., plant, animal, monera, fungi, protist).
c. Use a classification key or field guide to identify organisms.
d. Report on changes in classification systems as a result of new information or technology.
STANDARD V: Students will understand that structure is used to develop classification systems. Objective 1: Classify based on observable properties.
a. Categorize nonliving objects based on external structures (e.g., hard, soft).
b. Compare living, once living, and nonliving things.
c. Defend the importance of observation in scientific classification.
d. Demonstrate that there are many ways to classify things.
Objective 2: Use and develop a simple classification system.
a. Using a provided classification scheme, classify things (e.g., shells, leaves, rocks, bones, fossils, weather, clouds, stars, planets).
b. Develop a classification system based on observed structural characteristics.
c. Generalize rules for classification.
d. Relate the importance of classification systems to the development of science knowledge.
e. Recognize that classification is a tool made by science to describe perceived patterns in nature.
Objective 3: Classify organisms using an orderly pattern based upon structure.
a. Identify types of organisms that are not classified as either plant or animal.
b. Arrange organisms according to kingdom (i.e., plant, animal, monera, fungi, protist).
c. Use a classification key or field guide to identify organisms.
d. Report on changes in classification systems as a result of new information or technology.