This document discusses classifying organisms into groups based on their features. It introduces key terms like species, classification, feature, kingdom, and organism. The document explains that organisms can be classified based on similarities and their ability to breed and produce offspring. Examples are provided of classifying animals like owls, bats, and crocodiles based on features like wings, scales, legs and markings. Students are asked to classify additional organisms like insects, worms and spiders. Finally, the largest and smallest classification groups are defined as kingdoms and species.

1. Describing Differences

6. How would you describe this? List as many features as you can

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9. 7Dc/2 Observing animals Use this table to record some of the features of the animals that you observe. Anything else you notice? Does it have antennae? Is its body divided into segments? How many legs does it have? Does it have any markings on its body? (e.g. stripes) What is the outer covering of its body like? (e.g. feathers) Name of animal

10. 7Dc/2 Observing animals Use this table to record some of the features of the animals that you observe. wings no no 2 Patterned feathers feathers owl Long tail no yes 4 no scales crocodile wings no no 2 no Hair/skin bat Very tall yes no 4 spots skin giraffe Anything else you notice? Does it have antennae? Is its body divided into segments? How many legs does it have? Does it have any markings on its body? (e.g. stripes) What is the outer covering of its body like? (e.g. feathers) Name of animal

11. Can you name it? The body of this organism is divided into many segments with a pair of legs on each segment. This organism has four pairs of legs and a black abdomen (lower part of main body). This organism has a body divided into segments and has no legs. This organism has a long tail for balance and long legs for jumping. This organisms crawls on a fleshy pad This organism has dry scales and no legs. This organism has feathers and two legs. This organism has wet scales and fins. The body of this organism is divided into five parts. This organism has a yellow and black abdomen (lower part of main body).

12. Can you name it? The body of this organism is divided into many segments with a pair of legs on each segment. Centipede/millipede This organism has four pairs of legs and a black abdomen (lower part of main body). Spider/scorpion This organism has a body divided into segments and has no legs. earthworm This organism has a long tail for balance and long legs for jumping. Kangaroo/wallaby This organisms crawls on a fleshy pad Snail/slug This organism has dry scales and no legs. snake This organism has feathers and two legs. bird This organism has wet scales and fins. fish The body of this organism is divided into five parts. starfish This organism has a yellow and black abdomen (lower part of main body). Bee/wasp

13. Match up Classification Species Kingdom Feature Organism Similar organisms that can produce fertile offspring Something an organism has Large group of organisms A living thing Way of grouping organisms

14. Match up Classification Species Kingdom Feature Organism Similar organisms that can produce fertile offspring Something an organism has Large group of organisms A living thing Way of grouping organisms

16. Other Types of Classification