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IB 3212 A/B
Living Things
1. Taxonomy
1.1 List the five kingdoms of organisms.
1.2 List levels of classification from largest group downward ( i.e., kingdom,
phylum, etc.).
2. Microbiology
2.1 Identify major divisions (monera, protists, fungi).
2.2 List distinguishing features of each major division.
2.3 Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
2.4 Describe reproduction, food getting, movement, and habitat in each division.
2.5 Examine specimens of each division.
2.6 Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
2.7 Describe structure and reproduction of a virus.
3. Animal Characteristics
Part A - Zoology
3.1 List characteristics of animals.
3.2 Differentiate between invertebrate and vertebrate.
3.3 List characteristics of the two major divisions (invertebrate and vertebrate).
4. Invertebrates
4.1 Identify major phyla of invertebrates.
4.2 Describe major distinguishing characteristics of each phylum of invertebrates.
4.3 Describe locomotion, reproduction, habitat, food getting and type of transport
(circulatory) system for one example of each phylum.
4.4 Examine several specimens of invertebrates.
5. Vertebrates
5.1 Identify characteristics of phylum chordata.
5.2 List major classes of vertebrates.
5.3 Describe major characteristics which distinguish each class of vertebrates.
5.4 Describe locomotion, reproduction, habitat, food getting and type of transport
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