Science - classifying big and small

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Classifying big and small
 
In science we are learning about how science classifies animals and plants. By the end of the unit we will be able to:
  • Define the term ‘organism’ and name the seven life processes of all living things.
  • Describe the work of Carl Linnaeus.
  • Define the term ‘vertebrate’ and name the vertebrate groups.
  • Describe the characteristics of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
  • Compare the characteristics of the vertebrate groups.
  • Define the term ‘invertebrate’.
  • Describe the characteristics of worms, snails, spiders and insects.
  • Compare the characteristics of the invertebrate groups.
  • Name the plant groups.
  • Describe the characteristics of flowering plants, ferns, mosses and conifers.
  • Define the term ‘micro-organism’ and name some examples.
  • Use a classification key to group and identify organisms.
  • Make a simple classification key.