Unit 14:

CONSTRUCTING KEY
Biology for Grade 7th
By Steviana Amalia Ratih, S.Pd.
 Learning Objectives
After doing the learning session:

I can design a simple I can construct dichotomous I can present a dichotomous

dichotomous key to identify key to classify species and key and change
organisms and use its own groups of related organisms. dichotomous keys following
dichotomous keys. feedback.
Constructing a Key
Look at the photographs of four
learners.
Imagine you are going to
construct a key to help someone
to identify these learners.
Constructing a Key
Example of a dichotomous key

Style 1. Chart Version

Example of a dichotomous key

Style 2. List Version

Write a key
that
someone
can use to
identify
these four
cat species.

You can use

either style
of key.
Exchange your key with a
partner and ask them to try
it out. Does it work?
Ask them for suggestions
for improving it.
Use their ideas to make
some changes to your key
so that it works better.