This video discusses the importance of classifying living things, and some of the criteria scientists use when classifying. The six major kingdoms are explored including Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals. Colorful, live-action footage illustrates the important characteristics of living things in each of the kingdoms. Important terminology includes: scientific name, genus, species, photosynthesis, ferns, conifers, flowering plants, vertebrate, and invertebrate.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2005. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Grouping Things (2:11); --Scientific Classification (1:27); -- Classification Today (1:56); -- Classifying Living Things (1:04); -- Classification Levels (0:54); -- The Bacteria Kingdoms (1:17); -- Protists and Fungi (1:17); -- The Plant Kingdom (1:08); -- The Animal Kingdom (1:00); -- Summing Up (1:07); -- Video Assessment (1:33); -- Credits: Classifying Living Things (0:50); .