While I am away this week, you will be learning about the kingdoms of life - on pages 16 to 21.
Your homework (due 23rd September) is to read this article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29054889
And, using your own research if appropriate, explain:
1. Where and when was this organism discovered?
2. What is the Ediacaran Period and why is it mentioned in the article?
3. Why is this organism so difficult to classify? What features does it have in common with other living organisms?
4. What's the difference between a kingdom and a phylum? What other levels of classification are there (use your text book)?
EXTENSION QUESTION:
What further work is needed to help classify this? Why is this work not possible at the moment?
Your homework (due 23rd September) is to read this article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29054889
And, using your own research if appropriate, explain:
1. Where and when was this organism discovered?
2. What is the Ediacaran Period and why is it mentioned in the article?
3. Why is this organism so difficult to classify? What features does it have in common with other living organisms?
4. What's the difference between a kingdom and a phylum? What other levels of classification are there (use your text book)?
EXTENSION QUESTION:
What further work is needed to help classify this? Why is this work not possible at the moment?