Find out about taxonomy, and understand why scientists classify organisms. Study the concepts behind Linnaean taxonomy and binomial nomenclature.

College-level instructor's notes describing taxonomy. Explanations and images give a chronological history of the science of classifying organisms.

The taxonomic classification of the earthworm is described and its anatomical characteristics.

During this hands-on lesson, students learn about scientific classification by navigating the Internet. They will examine a variety of potato chips in order to create their own classification key.

Explore the diversity and taxonomy of the plant kingdom.

Explains how bacteria are classified by gram staining for medical purposes, and how they are classified by scientists based on Bergy's Manual of Systematic Classification. Also presents a list of hundreds of bacteria organized into their...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This matrix contains 42 spelling activities that are based on Bloom's Taxonomy Six Thinking Levels. The activities provide opportunities for each learning style.

The classification system for animals is explained and examples given. Includes suggestions for how to teach the system to younger students and how to create a classification chart of the animal kingdom.

Cobras.org provides 18 pages of cobra information ranging from cobra anatomy, enemies, and feeding habits, to resources, scientific classifications, and cobra bite first-aid.

Uncover ungulate taxonomy and explore their family tree. Provides links to explore the Perissodactyla and Cetartiodactyla orders.

Learners are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....

Research the taxonomy, physiology and relatives of scorpions and create a mobile. Explore the stereoscopic senses of pit vipers, and experience how perception can be augmented by causing fluorescent paint to glow with UV light.

What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.

Fourth graders practice using a type of classification system.

A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.

A lesson plan that takes students through the process of organizing a set of biological picture cards according to levels of complexity.

Resource for anyone seeking information on these huge creatures. Provides scientific classification of African Elephants, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.

The highest category of taxonomic classification is the kingdom. This website from Palomar College presents the five kingdoms in an easy-to-read chart and discusses the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms in depth. After reading through the...

A species is defined as a single kind of animal, plant or creature. Examples of different species are given and how the many species that exist relate to biodiversity. Scientific naming conventions are introduced.

Here is a lengthy activity for student to work on while learning about floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Students will enjoy researching these disasters and applying what they have learned to a project.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on classifying organisms.

Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Woolly Monkey in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.

Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Gray Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.

Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Slow Loris in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.