Justin Hernandez

5/22/2016
Formative Assessment
Student Worksheet
1. Define Taxonomy
2. What is a dichotomous key?
3. Why is it important to use a standardized taxonomic system in the scientific
community?
4. Compare characteristics of the following taxonomic insect orders: Beetles
(Coleoptera) and True Bugs (Hemiptera).

Summative Assessment
Insect collection:
1. The student will collect a minimum of 20 different insects in the field or park.
2. Students will use a dichotomous key to separate the insects to taxonomic
order.
3. Students will describe the unique characteristics under each order that they
collect.