Classification Chapter 6

Terms from our book: The Kingdoms of Life: Classification Chapter 6

Life’s Family Tree

Genetics: The study of how characteristics are passed from one generation to another through genes

Gene: One part of the cells of all living things. Genes are passed from parents to offspring

Fossil: The trace, print, or remain of an organism preserved over time in rock

Make a family tree. Collect pictures of your family members.

Have you ever found a fossil before? Write about a time you found a fossil. Draw a picture of a fossil.