BIOLOGY SSS 2 FIRST TERM

WEEK ONE

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. Classify plants using
   1. Botanical
   2. Agricultural techniques of classification
   3. Classify plants based on life cycle

CONTENT

 The Classification Of Plants

All living organisms in the ecosystem are classified into kingdoms and sub-kingdoms based on their characteristics. Similarly, plants are also classified into different sub-kingdoms based on certain characteristic features.

The general classification of plants is made on certain criteria such as:

• Botanical type
• Geographical or ecological communities
• Classification based on Life Cycle

Plant species can be classified based on their life cycle.

1. Annuals

These are plants that complete their life cycle during a single season. They are normally herbaceous. Examples like corn, rice, wheat, and pulses.... View More