| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Biology |
| Lesson Topic: describe the classification of organisms in the Eukarya domain into the taxonomic hierarchy of kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the hierarchical taxonomic ranks from domain to species for eukaryotic organisms.
- Explain the key characteristics that differentiate each rank within the Eukarya domain.
- Apply the classification system to a given organism and correctly write its binomial name.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts of the taxonomic rank table
- Classification worksheet (organism cards)
- Images of various eukaryotic organisms (including house mouse)
- Sticky notes for exit tickets
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Introduction:
Begin with a striking image of biodiversity to hook interest, ask students what they already know about how scientists group living things, and outline that by the end of the lesson they will be able to classify an organism through all eight ranks and explain why the hierarchy matters.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on cell types and domains.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of the taxonomic hierarchy using slides and the rank table.
- Paired activity (15'): Complete a classification worksheet for a provided organism.
- Group discussion (10'): Share answers, clarify misconceptions about each rank.
- Case study (10'): Step‑by‑step classification of the house mouse and practice of binomial nomenclature.
- Exit ticket (5'): Write one reason the hierarchical system is useful.
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Conclusion:
Summarise the eight ranks and their defining features, collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign homework: each student selects a different eukaryotic organism and prepares its full classification from domain to species for the next lesson.
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