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1.1 Taxonomy I

Biology · Grade 11 · 14 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • explain the significance of classification of living organisms in nature
  • illustrate the hierarchy of the major taxonomic units of classification
  • describe the principles of binomial nomenclature in classification of living organisms
  • classify organisms into the five taxonomic Kingdoms
  • appreciate the importance of taxonomy

Key questions

“How are living organisms classified?”

Lessons

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  1. Meaning and significance of taxonomy
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain what taxonomy is and why it matters.
  2. Significance of classification
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain why organisms are classified.
  3. Taxonomic units
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the hierarchy of taxonomic units.
  4. Binomial nomenclature
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the principles of binomial nomenclature.
  5. Naming local organisms
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use binomial nomenclature to name common local organisms.
  6. The five kingdoms
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name the five kingdoms of classification.
  7. Kingdom Monera
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the general characteristics of Kingdom Monera.
  8. Kingdom Protoctista
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the general characteristics of Kingdom Protoctista.
  9. Kingdom Fungi
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the general characteristics of Kingdom Fungi.
  10. Kingdom Plantae
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the general characteristics of Kingdom Plantae.
  11. Kingdom Animalia
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the general characteristics of Kingdom Animalia.
  12. Economic importance of Monera, Protoctista and Fungi
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the economic importance of Monera, Protoctista and Fungi.
  13. Observing specimens under the microscope
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use hand lenses and microscopes to observe specimens.
  14. Appreciating taxonomy and biodiversity
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Appreciate taxonomy and the need to conserve biodiversity.