Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·procedural
Evidence-Based Classification
Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics, using evidence to justify classification decisions
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning how scientists classify living things into groups based on their characteristics and understanding how matter moves through ecosystems as plants, animals, and decomposers interact with their environment.
Evidence of understanding
- Classify an unfamiliar organism using specific observable characteristics with reasoning
- Compare two similar organisms and explain which characteristics distinguish their classification
- Justify a classification decision using at least two pieces of evidence from observation
Assessment prompt
If Evidence-Based Classification finds an unusual creature, can they explain step by step how they'd work out what group it belongs to based on its features?
Standards alignment
Y6.Sci.LTH.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Give reasons for classifying plants and animals
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2