Classification

The 5th grade students are finishing their study of classification.  They will refer to the things they have learned in this unit in various other units throughout the school year.  Their test is on Tuesday, October 25th.  The study guide for the test went home on Monday, October 17th.  If the students know the information referred to on the study guide, they should do well on the test.

Another interesting website to continue learning about animal classification is the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology website.  It is a nice site for students to explore to learn more and to look up the scientific classification of different animals.

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html

Our next unit of study will be matter.  The 5th grade students will study atoms, molecules, the periodic table among the many topics.  This unit of study should continue until the end of the calendar year.

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Baier

Classification Study Guide

Here is a copy of the Study Guide for the Classification test tomorrow.
Mrs. Baier

Classification Study Guide-5^th Grade Science

Terms to know:

Biology, organism, taxonomy, taxon, binomial nomenclature, species, invertebrates, vertebrates, vascular

Key Concepts

Scientists organize all life forms into five kingdoms.  Know the five kingdoms.  Be able to give a characteristic and an example of each kingdom. (Appendix A)

Be able to give 2 reasons why scientists classify organisms.

Be able to list the parts of the taxonomy system we have studied.

When scientists talk about a specific animal know that they use the genus and species for the name.

Know the 1^st  two kingdoms that were known to man before the invention of the microscope.

Know that animals from the same species can reproduce and that families are closely related species, like dogs, wolves, coyotes (Family: Canidae)

Know the difference between vascular and non-vascular plants.

Know appendix C on plants and be able to answer questions about it.

Know about the life of Carolus Linnaeus and how he contributed to the taxonomy system. 

Welcome to 5th Grade Science

Welcome to 5^th Grade Science!  So far, the students have learned the difference between living things (organisms) and non-living things.  They have also learned about classification/taxonomy.  In the taxonomy of living things they have learned there are five distinct kingdoms, the characteristics of those kingdoms, and some examples of organisms in each kingdom.  The students have also learned about the history of taxonomy and more specifically about the creator of the modern day taxonomy system, Carlus Linnaeus.

In October, they will continue to explore the 5 kingdoms and learn more specific information about taxonomy.  They will continue to learn more about Carlus Linnaeus.  They will do an investigation about mold in class, learning how to create a lab report while completing the investigation.  

A website good for students to explore regarding classification is:

The National Zoo website

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/pandasforkids/classification/classification.htm

More information about Carolus Linnaeus
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/science-of-natural-history/biographies/linnaeus/index.html

Enjoy!

Mrs. Baier