Aligned with TEKS 7.14A

This Taxonomy Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.14A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach taxonomy (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.14A

Resources included in this Unit bundle:

Taxonomy Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Taxonomy - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Classification
  • Taxonomic Order
  • Naming Organisms
  • Examples
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Taxonomy - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.14A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into the classification and naming of organisms
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Taxonomy Literacy Article (TEKS 7.14A)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Taxonomy - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.14A)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Analyzing a data table with questions (2)
  • Complete Answer Keys


Taxonomy S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Taxonomy - Task Cards (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. taxonomy, classification, Carolus Linnaeus, domain, species, organism, etc.)
  • Analyzing the taxonomic system
  • Classification/taxonomy basics
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Taxonomy - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Taxonomy sorting activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Taxonomy Assessment (TEKS 7.14A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 57 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Taxonomy Warm-Up (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Sorting various organisms based on characteristics
  • Creating sub-groups from Day 1 activity with questions
  • Answering questions from a short paragraph
  • Short answer questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Taxonomy Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.14A)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Taxonomy Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.14A)
  • Taxonomy Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.14A)