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Species and classification (differences between species)

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  • BQ04 Biology: Why are there similarities and differences between living things?

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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.

This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Why we group and classify living things, where they explored the principles of classification and the characteristics that distinguish different groups. It deepens their understanding by examining the differences between species and how these distinctions inform classification. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Variation (differences within species), where they will explore how differences within a species contribute to diversity and adaptation, reinforcing the importance of classification in understanding biological variation.

  1. Classification and species
  2. Classifying organisms using a classification key
  3. Identification and classification in the field
  4. Classification at the cellular level

  • [Y4] A classification key can be used to identify living things, including animals and plants.
  • [Y6] Living things can be classified into groups based on similarities and differences in their observable characteristics.
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