Unit 7 Lesson 1 5th Grade

When first classifying living things, scientists group them into one of three ________________________.

• Domains

• Kingdoms

• Families

• Species

The last, most specific category that living things are put into is ___________________.

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Species

T or F: Plants are divided into 5 different species.

• True

• False

What are the two main categories of animals?

• Mammals and reptiles

• Vertebrates and invertebrates

• Fish and birds

• Insects and animals

What can plants do that fungi cannot?

• Grow

• Reproduce

• Make food from sunlight

• Talk

T or F: There are more different types of protists than in any other kingdom.

• True

• False

T or F: Some protists are able to make food from sunlight, like a plant.

• True

• False

Which kingdom are the most living things in?

• Animals

• Plants

• Protists

• Bacteria

T or F: Bacteria are always harmful.

• True

• False

Which category would you put a mushroom in?

• Plant

• Fungi

• Protist

• Bacteria