Why we group and classify living things
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from Living things and the environment, where they explored how organisms interact with their surroundings. In Why we group and classify living things, pupils will learn how scientists classify organisms based on shared characteristics. This prepares them for the next unit, Species and classification (differences between species), where they will explore the variations between species and how these differences help in identifying and understanding the diversity of life.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways
- Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in the local and wider environment
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from Living things and the environment, where they explored how organisms interact with their surroundings. In Why we group and classify living things, pupils will learn how scientists classify organisms based on shared characteristics. This prepares them for the next unit, Species and classification (differences between species), where they will explore the variations between species and how these differences help in identifying and understanding the diversity of life.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways
- Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in the local and wider environment
Biology
Why we group and classify living things
This unit covers the classification of living things, including micro-organisms, plants, and animals, based on observable characteristics. It explores reasons for classification and focuses on planning scientific enquiries, recording data, presenting findings, and evaluating scientific evidence.
13 lessons in unit
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