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Living Things and Their Habitats
How it’s taught in school
Year 6 students classify living things into groups such as micro-organisms, plants, and animals based on observable characteristics. This helps them understand biodiversity and the reasoning behind classification.
Try it at home
- Explore a local park or garden to observe and classify plants and animals, discussing their characteristics.
- Create a mini guide or key for identifying plants and animals in your neighbourhood.
- Research unfamiliar animals and categorise them, discussing why they belong in certain classifications.