Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: The Kingdoms of Life

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of Kingdoms in the life classification system.
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Other

Alternative Classifications of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The Linnaean system (1758) classified all macroscopic living organisms as either Animals or Plants, based on whether they moved [anima, with a soul] or not. Thus, Fungi were included as plants. With the invention of the microscope and...
Handout
Other

Secondary Science Program: The Six Kingdoms

For Students 4th - 9th
A short overview of the six kingdoms in our scientific classification system: Plants, Animals, Protists, Fungi, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Botany Scavenger Hunt Where's the Ginkgo?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a science nature journal to log in plants native to Alabama. They sketch pictures of leaves, identify the special characteristics of the plant, and describe the environment where it was found. They also research special...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Identifying Plant Family Characteristics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make observations of similarities and differences between three types of garden plants to determine why they are grouped together in one plant family.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things

For Students 4th - 7th
Learn how all living things are classified.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant Classification

For Teachers 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews how plants are classified by showing pictures and examples of the different classifications. Students have a chance to demonstrate their understanding using Activote questions.
Unit Plan
University of Guelph

Introduction to Invertebrate Biodiversity: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about fungi when you check out this comprehensive site. This resource provides an introduction and information on morphology, reproduction and the importance of fungi. Don't miss out on this fascinating source.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: The Living World

For Students 3rd - 6th
This landing page includes learning modules on the following topics of: animals, plants, microorganisms, life cycles and reproductions, food chains, habits, humans and the environment, adaptation, inheritance, and evolution.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Dinosaurs

For Students 3rd - 5th
Zoom Dinosaurs is a comprehensive on-line hypertext book about dinosaurs. It is designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each topic,...
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Curated OER

Secondary Science Program: The Six Kingdoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short overview of the six kingdoms in our scientific classification system: Plants, Animals, Protists, Fungi, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria. A good explanation of how organisms are placed in their particular kingdom.
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Curated OER

Secondary Science Program: The Six Kingdoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short overview of the six kingdoms in our scientific classification system: Plants, Animals, Protists, Fungi, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria. A good explanation of how organisms are placed in their particular kingdom.
Graphic
Curated OER

Secondary Science Program: The Six Kingdoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short overview of the six kingdoms in our scientific classification system: Plants, Animals, Protists, Fungi, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria. A good explanation of how organisms are placed in their particular kingdom.
Graphic
Curated OER

Secondary Science Program: The Six Kingdoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short overview of the six kingdoms in our scientific classification system: Plants, Animals, Protists, Fungi, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria. A good explanation of how organisms are placed in their particular kingdom.