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Reading A Dichotomous Key Practice and Candy Classification Lab

A dichotomous key is a tool that allows users to identify items in the natural world based on their characteristics. It works by presenting two choices at each step, often opposites, to narrow down the options until the identity is determined. The document provides an example dichotomous key to identify Gru's minions from the Despicable Me movies by their physical characteristics. It guides the user through a series of two-choice questions to ultimately match each minion to their name.

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Reading A Dichotomous Key Practice and Candy Classification Lab

A dichotomous key is a tool that allows users to identify items in the natural world based on their characteristics. It works by presenting two choices at each step, often opposites, to narrow down the options until the identity is determined. The document provides an example dichotomous key to identify Gru's minions from the Despicable Me movies by their physical characteristics. It guides the user through a series of two-choice questions to ultimately match each minion to their name.

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Reading a Dichotomous Key Day #1

Day #1 -Part 2
A. A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural
world based on the item’s characteristics

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B. "Dichotomous" means

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“divided into two parts” Greek origin
dichotomous keys always give two distinct choices in each step, often they are opposites

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C. Who Can It Be Now?
Gru has an uncanny way of telling his minions apart, but can you? Use the dichotomous key
below to find the names of Gru's minions.

1a. The minion has one eye........................................................go to 2


1b. The minion has two eyes.......................................................go to 3

2a. The minion is smiling.............................................................go to 6


2b. The minion is not smiling.......................................................Phil

3a. The minion has a toothy smile...............................................go to 4


3b. The minion is not showing teeth............................................go to 5

4a. The minion is riding on a rocket.............................................Dave


4b. The minion is standing...........................................................go to 7

5a. The minion is looking at you..................................................go to 8


5b. The minion is working............................................................Tim

6a. The minion is saluting............................................................Kevin


6b. The minion has his finger on his chin....................................Kyle
7a. The minion has both hands up..............................................Stewart
7b. The minion has one hand up.................................................go to 9

8a. The minion is smiling.............................................................Mark


8b. The minion is frowning...........................................................Ted

9a. The minion has his left hand up.............................................Larry


9b. The minion has his right hand up...........................................Bart

Day #1 Part 3

Fish Identification Activity

● Go to the Fish Identification Dichotomous Key:


https://fergusonfoundation.org/btw-students/fish-identification/
● Follow the directions to find the names of the different fish
● Take a screenshot when you are finished and paste it in the box below
Screenshot of your fish identification:
End of Day #1. We will finish the rest tomorrow!
Candy Classification Day #2
You are a famous candy scientist. You find some samples but are not sure what the scientific
names are for the species you have found. Use the candy key to find the scientific names of
your candy!
Candy Common Name How did you get Scientific
there? (using the Name (Latin
letters
and numbers from the candy key)
Name)

1 Gummy Bear 1A to 2B Ursa Gummus

2 Tootsie Roll

3 Dum Dum

4
Starburst

5
Jolly Rancher

6 Hershey Kiss
7 Striped Mint

Questions:
1) What is the purpose of a dichotomous key (not just this key, but any key)?

2) When two people use the same key to identify the same object, is it possible (should it be possible) for
them to have different final answers?

3) Why are classification and identification important?

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