Life Systems: Diversity and Survival · Life Science

The Diversity of Life

Students examine the classification system used to organize the vast variety of living organisms on Earth.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do scientists need a universal system to organize living things?
  2. 2How do physical characteristics help us determine an organism's kingdom?
  3. 3What would happen if a new organism was discovered that did not fit into any known category?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Biodiversity - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Science
Unit: Life Systems: Diversity and Survival
Period: Life Science

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