Kingdom Monera, Kingdom Protoctista, Kingdom Fungi Activity

Activity 3.3: Sorting and identifying organisms in kingdom monera, protoctista and fungi
What you need
1. Pictures or specimens (bracket fungus, amoeba, bacillus, spirogyra, puff ball, streptococcus, mushroom, paramecium, yeast, spirilla, euglena)

Group names (bacteria, fungi, protists)
3. Characteristics of different organisms (single celled, multicellular, nucleus is not surrounded by a membrane, nuclear membrane present, cell wall made up of chitin, feed on decomposing matter).
What to Do
1. Sort the organisms in the pictures according to their different groups using the common characteristics.                                                                                                                                                      Fill in the table below.

Construct a flow chart for any four organisms based on the characteristics you have stated in the table above.
Project work: Making Yoghurt
In groups of 4 to 6 make yoghurt at school. Use the Internet, cookbooks or ask your teacher to assist you:
• Determine the materials to use.
• Identify the conditions.
• Develop the procedure.
Write a report including the materials used, explaining the important steps followed and the description of the product. State the living organisms involved in the process. Mention the nutrients found in yogurt and their importance to man.

An example of the format of how a scientific report should be presented or written is given below: