1. Scientists classify organisms to create an organized system to understand the millions of species on Earth. 2. There are over 2.5 million known species of organisms that need to be classified. 3. Carolus Linnaeus developed the system of binomial nomenclature in the 1750s which uses a two-part scientific name for each species.

2. Classification #1. (470) The division of organisms into groups, or classes, based on specific characteristics

15. Grizzly Bear

16. Match the following Scientific Names Common Names e. Mus musculus Indian Elephant d. Elephas maximus Water Scavenger Beetle c. Tropaea luna Praying Mantis b. Hydrophilus obtusatus House mouse a. Mantis religiosa Luna Moth

18. Classification of Living Things

19. Classification of Living Things

20. Classification of Living Things

21. Classification of Living Things

22. Classification of Living Things

23. 6 th Grade Entomology Project-Classifying Insects

24. Why are we doing an insect collection?

26. Orders of Insects