The Art of Classification · Life Science

Organizing Life

Understanding the hierarchical systems used to group organisms based on shared characteristics.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do scientists need a universal language for naming organisms?
  2. 2How do we decide which features are most important for grouping life?
  3. 3What would happen to our understanding of biodiversity if we stopped classifying species?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S7U01
Year: Year 7
Subject: Science
Unit: The Art of Classification
Period: Life Science

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