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Classifying Plants and Animals by Specific Characteristics
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
10 lessons
Goal
Provide scientific reasons for grouping plants and animals based on specific anatomical structures, reproductive methods, and observable features.
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Standards Covered
- science.ks3.y2.t1.s1National Curriculum (England) · Science · Year 3 (KS2) · Grade 3describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro- organisms, plants and animals
- science.ks3.y2.t1.s2National Curriculum (England) · Science · Year 3 (KS2) · Grade 3give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.
Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
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7 lessons
Broad Classification of Living Things
Classify organisms into broad kingdoms and groups using observable characteristics, similarities, and differences across microorganisms, plants, and animals.
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10 lessons
Classifying Plants and Animals by Specific Characteristics
Provide scientific reasons for grouping plants and animals based on specific anatomical structures, reproductive methods, and observable features.