TAXONOMY

The taxonometric way of classifying organisms is based on similarities between different organisms. A biologist named Carolus Linnaeus started this naming system. He also chose to use Latin words. 
Taxonomy used to be called Systematics. That system grouped animals and plants by characteristics and relationships. Scientists looked at the characteristics (traits) that each organism had in common.

RULES OF TAXONOMY

Every known living organism on Earth is classified and named by a set of rules. Those rules are used by all scientists around the planet. The names are called scientific names, not common names. Common names are the ones you might use when talking with your friends. You call your pet a dog or a cat (the common name). Scientists call those animals by a set of several names like Canis familiarus. That's a dog. 

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/studies_taxonomy.html

CLASSIFICATION

Scientists believe that there are over 10 million different kinds of lifeforms, or species, on Earth. Imagine trying to study and understand the lives, patterns, behaviors and evolution of so many different kinds of organisms. In order to make their job easier, scientists classify living things into groups based on how they are the same and how they are different.

Scientists who classify living things are called taxonomists. It is their job to look at every kind of living thing and determine how they are similar and how they are different to other living things.

http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/classification/kingdom3.php

Modern taxonomy

Kingdom	Cell characteristic	Other characteristics
Bacteria	single-celled	live alone or in colonies  cannot move independently no nucleus
Protists	mostly single-celled	live alone or in colonies some can move independently,some cannot some must find food,some make food
Fungi	mostly multi-celled	live alone or in colonies do not move independently feed on decaying matter or living organisms
Plants	multi-celled	specialized cells do not move from place to place produce food using sunlight
Animals	multi-celled	specialized cells organized into complex systems  can move independently feed on other kingdoms

Why Do We Classify?

5th Grade-Ch. 1 Lesson 1 Why do we Classify from All Saints Science

 How are all organisms similar? How are they different? 

In your blog book create a chart to help you remember the characteristics  of each kingdom.  Use your science book as another resource

Animal (Classification) Song

Science Quiz

Study resource : Science book pages A14 to A18

1.Single celled organisms are called this. 

A: Unicellular Organisms

B: Multicellular Organisms

C: Monocellular Organisms

D: Bicellular Organisms

2.True or False? Single celled organisms cannot be seen by the naked eye. 

A: True

B: False

3.Which of the following is an example of a single celled organism? 

A: amoeba

B: bacteria

C: paramecium

D: all of the above

4.Where is a good place to find single celled organisms? 

A: pond

B: ocean

C: swimming pools

5.Bacteria is an example of a single cell organism. Where can bacteria be found?  

A: in a science lab

B: anywhere in the environment

C: in a science museum

6. Can unicellular organisms grow and develop? 

A: Yes

B: No

7. Give 2 examples that show how bacteria can be beneficial. 

(Science books pages A15)

8. What is classification and why do we classify? Give examples of classification in class.