Identification of Organisms

A living being

• Binomial

• Structure

• Organism

• Construction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A body part

• Binomial

• Structure

• Organism

• Construction

The building process

• Binomial

• Structure

• Organism

• Construction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A two word name

• Binomial

• Structure

• Organism

• Construction

Using one’s eyes (and other senses) to take note of measurements and characteristics of organisms

• Binomial

• Species

• Observations

• Nomenclature

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

a group of individuals that can interbreed with one another

• observation

• species

• nomenclature

• dichotomus key

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

a tool used to identify or classify organisms.

• binomial

• nomenclature

• dichotomous key

• structure

the naming of items

• dichotomous key

• nomenclature

• binomial

• construction

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper

• Pine

• Spruce

• Fir

Which of the following characteristics will most likely be helpful in identifying a butterfly using a dichotomous key?

• Migrates north every spring.

• Hangs on branches to rest.

• Flutters wings faster on hot days.

• Hind wings have tail extensions.