7.SCI.14.A
Describe the taxonomic system that categorizes organisms based on similarities and differences shared among groups.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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taxonomic systemorganismssimilaritiesdifferencesgroups
Skills
- describe (the taxonomic system) #dok2
- categorize (organisms based on similarities and differences) #dok2
- identify (shared characteristics among groups) #dok1
- analyze (how the taxonomic system shows relationships among organisms) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify characteristics shared by groups of organisms. #dok1
- I can describe the structure of the taxonomic system. #dok2
- I can categorize organisms using similarities and differences. #dok2
- I can analyze relationships among organisms based on the taxonomic system. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Organisms are organized into groups based on shared characteristics using the taxonomic system.
- The taxonomic system helps scientists understand relationships and differences among all living things.
Essential Questions
- How does the taxonomic system organize living organisms?
- Why is it important to classify organisms based on similarities and differences?
- What characteristics are used to group organisms in the taxonomic system?
- How does the taxonomic system help us understand relationships between organisms?
- In what ways might different organisms share similarities or differences that affect their classification?