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Dichotomous Classification Key Creation Guide

Learn how to make a dichotomous key using derived characters like hammer-like head and material composition. Follow step-by-step instructions for naming and classification.

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Dichotomous Classification Key Creation Guide

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  1. MAKING A DICHOTOMOUS CLASSIFICATION KEY http://www.qacps.k12.md.us/ces/Staff2.htm

  2. POSSIBLE“DERIVED CHARACTERS” • Hammer-like head • All made of one material • Is it hinged • Has a sharp edge • Has holes

  3. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head

  4. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head

  5. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head ALL Made of Wood NOT ALL Made of Wood

  6. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head Sides of head are different Sides of headare NOT different All wooden NOT all wooden

  7. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head Sides of head are different Sides of headare NOT different ? ? All wooden NOT all wooden

  8. Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head Sides of head are different Sides of headare NOT different ? ? All wooden NOT all wooden

  9. Making a Dichotomous key 1 b a Hammer-like head NO Hammer-like head 2 Sides of head are different Sides of headNOT different b a Go to 2 1a Hammer-like head- 1b NO hammer head- Pick 2 and write officialscientific names next tofinal picture Go to ? 2a Sides of head different- 2b Sides NOT different- Go to ?

  10. WHAT’S IN A NAME?

  11. What’s in a name? Homo sapiens “People smart” Image from: http://www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/images/photo_baby.jpg

  12. What’s in a name? Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus “sea eagle white headed” Image from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Haliaeetus_leucocephalus-tree-USFWS.jpg Asterias rubens “Star red” Image from: http://www.essencesonline.com/k_starfish.jpg

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