Thursday, May 3, 2018

Binomial Nomenclature & Dichotomous Keys



Binomial Nomenclature & Dichotomous Keys



  1. Watch the YOUTUBE video
  2. Dichotomous Key to the Animal Kingdom:
    • Use the dichotomous key to name each of the animals in this crazy, mixed up animal kingdom.  Follow these directions to learn how to use a dichotomous key
      • Carefully observe the characteristics of the first "animal".  
      • Read the two choices in step #1 of the dichotomous key.
      • You must choose the correct choice for the animal you are trying to classify.
      • Once you have made your choice, follow the directions to move to the next appropriate line of the key.
      • Continue to make the correct choices for each animal until you have determined the name of the animal. 
  3. NOW, it is your turn to make your own Dichotomous Key.  

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