Odd one out

Science Year 6
This unit is part of Year 6 Science Classification Connoisseurs

Objectives

Can you win at ‘odd one out’? If you can, you are well on your way to becoming a classification connoisseur. Try your hand at using branching classification keys to see if you can unlock the subtle differences between certain plants and animals.

Science Objectives
i) Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals.

ii) Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.

Working Scientifically

  1. Record data and results of increasing complexity using classification keys.
  2. Report and present findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations.
  3. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Identify similarities and differences between living things in order to determine their classification.
  • Use classification keys to sort living things according to observable characteristics.

Activities

  1. Play an odd one out game and identify similarities and differences between animal, micro-organism and plant classifications.
  2. Group animals, microorganisms and plants into broad groups then sub groups according to observable features.

Vocabulary
Classification, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species, Linnaeus, classification key, opinion, similarities, differences, group, observations, support, refute