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Direct linkRule, Audrey C.; Meyer, Mary Ann – Science Teacher, 2007
This article presents an engaging activity in which high school students use a dichotomous key to guide the creation and classification of model insects from recycled plastic lids and containers. Besides teaching the use of a dichotomous key and the effect of evolutionary descent upon groupings of organisms, this activity focuses on an…
Descriptors: Entomology, High School Students, Biology, Secondary School Science
Peer reviewedKaveski, Sharon; And Others – Science Teacher, 1983
Considers the classification of organisms into five kingdoms based on evidence from molecular biology and microscopic techniques. Divides organisms into Protoctista, Monera, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia, discussing characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes as related to division of the kingdoms--prokaryotes in kingdom Monera and eukaryotes in…
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Classification, College Science
Peer reviewedDolph, Gary E.; Dolph, Laura L. – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is an activity where students prepare high-quality fossil specimens to demonstrate the theory of evolution. The technique needed for fossil removal, the geologic and paleoclimatic setting, and the fish morphology are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Classification, Evolution, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedKaveski, Sharon; Margulis, Lynn; Mehos, Donna C. – Science Teacher, 2000
Discusses five-kingdom classification and the changes in understanding over the years. First published in 1983. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Biodiversity, Biology, Classification
