Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To develop classification keys (Yr5&6).
- To test out classification key, noting different approaches and identifying potential flaws (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Create a feature-led sweet classification system (Yr5&6)
- Design and test out a classification key for birds (Yr5), bees or butterflies (Yr6)
Investigation
The Sweetness of Classification. Develop your own feature-led sweets classification system then apply your classification knowledge and skills as you start creating more challenging zoological classification keys. (Exploring, Problem solving, Classifying and identifying)
Years 5&6 - Create a feature-led sweet classification system
Year 5 - Design and test out a classification key for birds
Year 6 - Design and test out a classification key for bees or butterflies
Vocabulary
Classification, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species, Linnaeus, branching classification key, opinion, similarities, differences, group, observations, support, refute