Classification Resources

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1. This site discusses the characteristics of Tigers in the cat family.

It lists the scientific name for the Tiger. Felidae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2.  This site discusses the Phylum:

Chordate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

3.  Shows the different kinds of Phylum groups for vertebrates and invertebrates: Animal Groups

4.  Great site to introduce you to taxonomy and help you remember the order of Kingdom, phylum... Kid's World - Taxonomy

5.  Lists the different kingdoms and gives definitions for each of them.

Classification of Living Things Kingdom to Subphylum

6.  These sites list all the different animals and plants by common names and their scientific names that were

discovered by Lewis and Clark on the exploration of the West.

National Geographic Lewis & Clark—Discoveries—Plants

National Geographic Lewis & Clark—Discoveries—Animals

Structures and bridges

Here's a fascinating look at some buildings, bridges and design opportunities.

 1.  Here are some buildings where you can see various shapes. 

How does wind add load to these?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/index.html

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0772716.html

http://www.skyscraperpicture.com/kualalumpur.htm&h=800&w=548&sz=113&tbnid=hQqM10xSYaAnLM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=97&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfamous%2Bbuildings%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG

http://www.teachnet.ie/roleary/bldngs.htm

Here is a fun site to design toothpick bridges after you understand about upwards/downward forces, load and other design options.

http://www.garrettsbridges.com/bridgedesigner.html

See if you can design a bridge.  Click on the Bridge Designer on the Garrets Bridge site and see how you do.