Kingdom Taxonomy Project 15

Name: __________________________
Kingdom Taxonomy Project

Organisms are categorized into 6 kingdoms based on certain characteristics. Scientists look at
morphology (their structure), DNA, habitats, etc in order to place organisms into the correct
Kingdom. You are going to complete research on specific organisms within each Kingdom to
verify their placement within that Kingdom.
Formats:
Childrens Book (ex. Rhyming book, Flap book, etc must be informational and made for kids to
read)
Coloring Book (ex. Color by number and explain each part)
Website you can use your google account for this
Newscast must be able to include the organism pictures, not just talk about them
Infographic (like a large poster, but online) (Pictochart)
Comic Strip (there are ways to make these online, powtoon, etc)
Your Own suggestion? Must have teachers approval. NO POWER POINTS.
You must find examples of organisms for each kingdom. Try to get a variety of organisms. You
will have a total of 10 organisms.
Kingdoms:
1. Archaebacteria (1 example)
2. Eubacteria (1 example)
3. Protista (2 examples)
4. Fungi (2 examples)
5. Plantae (2 examples)
6. Animalia (2 examples) 1 Invertebrate and 1 Vertebrate
**No domesticated plants (crops/food sources) or animals.
What information do you need for Each Kingdom:
Directions: Define/Describe the basic features of each kingdom. Use your notes for this. You must include
this information in the section of your project for each kingdom.
KINGDOM: Animal
Basic Description/Overview of Organisms in the Kingdom:
KINGDOM: Plants
______________
KINGDOM: Eubacteria
KINGDOM: Archaebacteria
KINGDOM: Fungi
Name: __________________________
KINGDOM: Protists
Bibliography
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BIBLIOGRAPHY! Include any site you use, even if it is just the idea that is
used there.
Research Links
When using search engines (such as Google), use keywords NOT sentences or questions. For
example, to find out how plants reproduce, type in plants and reproduction NOT How do plants
reproduce? Use single keywords/terms and link them with the word and.
Also, be aware of the sites you are using. Make sure sites are reputable and reliable.
Here are some sites to get you started. You still may need to find others.
The Six Kingdoms - http://www.ric.edu/faculty/ptiskus/six_kingdoms/
Classification Groups - http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/classification_group_expla.htm
Animal Diversity Web - http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Animalia/
Kidport- The Animal Kingdom - http://www.kidport.com/reflib/science/animals/animals.htm
Introduction to the Plantae - http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/plants/plantae.html
Introduction to Fungi - http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fungi/fungi.html
Fun Facts about Fungi - http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/funfacts/kingfact.htm
Kingdom Protista - http://www.biologycorner.com/lesson-plans/phyla/kingdom-protista/
Kingdom Archaebacteria and Eubacteria - http://www.biologyjunction.com/bacteria_notes_b1.htm
Archaebacteria Facts - http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Archaebacteria.aspx
Eubacteria http://faculty.collegeprep.org/~bernie/sciproject/project/Kingdoms/Bacteria3/eubacteria.htm
Video: The Three Domains of Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVgIcTpZkk
Video on Bacteria Classification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-z9-9OOWC4
Video on Protist Classification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8deF3Rw4ti4
Video on Fungi Classification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj9m7Oc36wM
Video on Plant Classification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4L3r_XJW0I
Video on Animal Classification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd-QnKlfZHI
Name: __________________________
Organism Research
Choose 2 organisms within each kingdom Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia to research. You may use your
textbook or the websites provided to assist you in selecting organisms. Locate the required information
about each organism. *You will need to fill this chart out for EACH Kingdom*
Kingdom: _________________________________________
Organism 1
Organism 2
PhylumClassIdentify the phylum, class, order, Orderfamily, genus, species, and
Familycommon name of the organisms Genuswithin this kingdom
SpeciesCommon NameIs the organism multicellular or
unicellular?
Describe the cellular structure
and organization of the organism
is there anything unique about
the cellular structure? (ex.
Chloroplast, cell walls made of
something unique, etc)
How does the organism
obtain food (autotroph,
heterotroph)? If it is a
heterotroph, what kinds of things
does it eat?
How does the organism move
around? (flagella, cilia,
pseudopods, wings, legs, etc) Be
specific.
List 1 interesting fact about the
organism.
reproduce? (asexually or
sexually) How often and how
many offspring?
What is the environmental
function(s) or importance of
the organism? (If it were removed
from the environment, would
there be a gap in the food chain?
Does it help break down waste?
PhylumClassOrderFamilyGenusSpeciesCommon Name-
Name: __________________________
Etc)
What type of habitat or
environmental conditions does
the organism need to survive?
Organism Research
Choose 2 organisms within each kingdom Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia to research. You may use your
textbook or the websites provided to assist you in selecting organisms. Locate the required information
about each organism. *You will need to fill this chart out for EACH Kingdom*
Kingdom: _________________________________________
Organism 1
Identify the phylum, class, order,
family, genus, species, and common
name of the organisms within this
kingdom
Is the organism multicellular or
unicellular?
Describe the cellular structure and
organization of the organism is there
anything unique about the cellular
structure? (ex. Chloroplast, cell walls
made of something unique, etc)
obtain food (autotroph, heterotroph)?
If it is a heterotroph, what kinds of
things does it eat?
How does the organism move
around? (flagella, cilia, pseudopods,
wings, legs, etc) Be specific.
List 1 interesting fact about the
organism.
reproduce? (asexually or sexually)
How often and how many offspring?
What is the environmental function(s)
or importance of the organism? (If it
were removed from the environment,
would there be a gap in the food
chain? Does it help break down waste?
Etc)
What type of habitat or environmental
PhylumClassOrderFamilyGenusSpeciesCommon Name-
Name: __________________________
conditions does the organism need to
survive?

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