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What's in a Name? Introduction to Scientific Classification Ages 8-11
CURIO LABS
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(39)
How and why do scientists name things? In this two part course we will talk about the history and scientific process of naming all of life and why it is important in understanding the biodiversity of our planet.
Class experience
Taxonomy is the science and process of classifying and naming organisms. The course will integrate the use of natural history specimens and includes 2 modules. Module I: What's in a Name? 1. Defining binomial nomenclature. 2. An introduction to the history of scientific classification as developed by Carolus Linneaus. 3. Why do scientists use Latin? 4. How do scientists name life? Taking a look at some examples of interesting common and scientific names. 5. Create common names...
I have offered this course to the general public and students of all ages over the past 5 years as Education and Outreach coordinator at a university-based natural museum collection. The course is important in understanding how and why scientists classify, name, and collect specimens.
Hand-outs for homework will be uploaded on day of class. BYO collection! Students will be encouraged to share their own natural history collections in the last class.
CURIO LABS
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(39)
Teachers observe that as children get older they generally become less curious and inquisitive about their world. In fact research suggests that in many of our schools there is little time for curiosity as teachers teach to the test and deliver...
Group Class
$65
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 70 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-8 learners per class
