Earth Day
Earth Day is held on the same day each year, April 22nd. This year’s theme is Planets vs. Plastics, which is chosen annually by EarthDay.org. With Earth Day being this upcoming Monday, it creates an ideal opportunity to introduce the Earth Day theme and continue students’ understanding of this theme throughout the week!
Classification Of Living Things
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Video: Classification Of Living Things
A routine castle tour turns enchanting when King Philip shows up to teach a lesson on classification. Using examples from his castle, microscopic footage, and animation, King Philip helps us see and make sense of difficult concepts. Mnemonics help students memorize the levels of classification from Domain to Species! The differences between the three Domains are explained memorably and graphically. From simple examples to an exploration of each of the four kindgoms in the Eukarya Domain, this tour provides a concrete foundation for a complex subject.
Student Application
A routine castle tour turns enchanting when King Philip shows up to teach a lesson on classification. Using examples from his castle, microscopic footage, and animation, King Philip helps us see and make sense of difficult concepts.
Mnemonics help students memorize the levels of classification from Domain to Species! The differences between the three Domains are explained memorably and graph...
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Learning Objectives
- Students will understand that scientists use classifications to group living things.
- Students will learn and understand that the classification system divides living things into groups by their similarities and differences.
- Students will identify and understand that the classification system starts with the largest gr...
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Supporting Activities
- The teacher can group the students and provide each group with an envelope of various pictures of living things. In the envelope, there should also be labels for each of the five kingdoms. The students should work cooperatively to sort the various pictures into the appropriate kingdoms. The backs of the pictures can allow for self-checking or ano...
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