“Create a scaffolded study guide for 7 grade students for the Classification Unit. Students should understand the differences between the 3 domains, 6 kingdoms, the Taxonomic levels, how to read a table showing differences in taxonomic levels, and dichotomous keys. Vocabulary included is as follows: 1. Binomial nomen- clature The classification system in which each species is as- signed a two-part scientific name (i.e. Homo sapiens) and was developed by Carolus Linnaeus in the 1750's. 2. Carolus Lin- naeus In 1750's, he is the founder of taxonomy, the branch of biology concerned with naming and classifying organisms. Developed two part system of naming organisms. 3. cells The basic unit of structure and function in all living things. 4. Classification The process of grouping things based on their similarities. 5. Dichotomous key A tool for the identification of organisms based on a se- ries of choices between alternative characteristics. Each choice leads to a further set of choices until the organism is identified to a specific species or group. 6. Domain A taxonomic category above the kingdom level. The three domains are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya; additionally, they are grouped based on fundamental differences in cellular structure and genetic makeup. 7. Eukaryote An organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane. 8. genus A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species. The name is capitalized and italicized in scientific nomenclature. 9. Levels of classifi- cation The levels used to classify organisms: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. The more classification levels that two organisms share, the more characteristics they have in common. 10. microscope A device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye; for example, plants and animals cells. 11. Morphology The study of the form and structure of organisms. 1 / 2 Unit 2: Classification Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fht97k 12. nucleus A dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acids. 13. Prokaryote A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. 14. Scientific name The recognized Latin name given to an organism, consist- ing of a genus (first word) and species (second word). 15. Six Kingdoms Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia are large taxonomy groups following the Domain. 16. species A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. The name is lowercase and italicized in scientific nomenclature. 17. Taxonomy The scientific study of how living things are classified. 18. The Cell Theory A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.”