A series of questions about the features of organisms that help us to identify and classify them correctly.

The environment in which an organism naturally lives.

Collecting data outdoors in the natural habitats of organisms.

Identification and classification in the field

Science

Classification and species

Classifying organisms using a classification key

Classification at the cellular level

Pupils will learn that there is variation between individuals within a species, which can be described as continuous or discontinuous depending on the cause.

Pupils learned how to group animals, plants and microorganisms based on similarities and differences in their observable features.

This unit explores the differences between species and how to interpret observations and data to identify patterns and draw conclusions. It also focuses on making and recording observations using various methods, evaluating their reliability, and suggesting improvements for investigations.

Species and classification (differences between species)

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

From the graph, which bird was most seen at the bird feeder?

Wash our hands with soap and water after handling their food or feeders.

To protect wild birds from harm when studying them, we must:

Pick the flowers so we can look at them closely.

Handle them carefully and not damage them.

To protect plants from damage when we are studying them, we must:

There were more buttercups observed that plantains.

Only 7 quadrat squares had dandelions present.

From the graph, which conclusion is correct?

Which piece of equipment will you need to use to study plants in a field?

After we have handled plants or animals we must wash our hands with {{}} and warm water.

Which example shows the correct use of a tally?

In an investigation, the independent variable is…

On a graph, the independent variable goes on which axis?

Organisms that we are very familiar with.

Organisms that might be confused with another organism.

Which types of organisms is a classification key used to identify?

Which features of an organism do we use to classify them?

Identification and classification in the field

Lesson outcome

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