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The Name Game

A comprehensive unit for 7th-grade students exploring the hierarchical system of biological classification and the rules of binomial nomenclature. Students move from the chaos of common names to the precision of scientific naming, culminating in a creative project to name a 'new' species.

Chaos to Order

Students explore why common names lead to scientific confusion and the historical need for a standardized classification system.

Lifes Ladder

Students master the seven levels of taxonomic hierarchy and compare the classification of different organisms.

Latin Labels

Focusing on the rules of binomial nomenclature, students learn the importance of Latin roots and how to correctly write scientific names.

Natures Detective

Students learn to use and build dichotomous keys to identify organisms based on observable traits.

Discovery Mission

Students apply their knowledge of taxonomy and nomenclature to invent, illustrate, and name a newly discovered organism.

The Name Game

A comprehensive unit for 7th-grade students exploring the hierarchical system of biological classification and the rules of binomial nomenclature. Students move from the chaos of common names to the precision of scientific naming, culminating in a creative project to name a 'new' species.

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