5th Grade Science: Lesson 4--Domain and Kingdoms

Plants

Is one of the four kingdoms of Eukarya. All are multicellular an are autotrophs. (There is a small group of these that are carnivorous. This is an adaptation for survival. These are considered both autotrophic and heterotrophic.)

Animals

Is one of the four kingdoms of Eukarya. All are multicellular and all are heterotrophs.

Protists

Is one of the four kingdoms of Eukarya. Considered the "odds and ends" kingdom. Most are unicellular, but some like seaweed are multicellular. Some are autotrophs and some are heterotrophs.

Fungi

Is one of the four kingdoms of Eukarya. They are mushrooms, mold, and mildew. Most are multicellular eukaryotes. All are heterotrophs.

What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus and eukaryotes have a nucleus.

What are the 4 kingdoms of Eukarya?

They are Fungi, Plants, Animals, and Protists.

How are organisms classified into domains and kingdoms?

They are classified into 3 domains of life. They are then further divided into kingdoms. The 3 domains are Archaea, Eubacteria, and Eukarya. The domain of Archaea has one kingdom, Archae. The domain eubacteria has one kindogm also, Eubacteria. The domain Eukarya has four kingdoms: Fungi, Plants, Animals, and Protists.

Domain Eukarya

They are eukaryotic (have a nucleus) and have complex cells.

Domain Eubacteria

They are prokaryotic (no nucleus) and are unicellular. Some are autotrophs and some are heterotrophs.

Domain Archaea

They are prokaryotic (no nucleus) and are unicellular. Some are heterotrophs. They live in harsh conditions such as, hot springs, very salty water, and even intestines of cows.