If you have a teen who is learning the taxonomic classification system, I have a few taxonomy mnemonics that you might want to share with him.
These memory tricks work for four different versions of the taxonomic hierarchy system, one with nine categories, one which excludes Variety, one which excludes Domain, and one that excludes both of these categories. Choose the one that works best with your science program.
Taxonomy Mnemonics
Let’s begin with a complete list of the categories in the taxonomic hierarchy.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Variety
This phrase can help your teens remember it.
Do Kindly Place Cover On Fresh Green Spring Vegetables
If your science curriculum excludes Variety, you can use one of these mnemonics.
Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup
Do Kings Play Chess On Fridays, Generally Speaking?
Do Koalas Prefer Chocolate Or Fruit, Generally Speaking?
If, on the other hand, you curriculum doesn’t include Domain, you’ll want to use this memory trick.
Kindly Place Cover On Fresh Green Spring Vegetables
Does your curriculum exclude both Domain and Variety? Use one of these phrases.
King Phillip Came Over From Great Spain
Kids Prefer Cheese Over Fried Green Spinach
Kangaroos Play Cellos, Orangutans Fiddle, Gorillas Sing
That’s all of the taxonomy mnemonics that I have for you today. Do you have one? Feel free to share it in the comments.
Many blessings,
