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Fera resources: classification
This KS2 resource supports learning about how living things can be classified into groups scientifically. Activities are based around tasks carried out in the ‘real world’ by scientists working for organisations such as Fera.
Activities include:
Classification
Play a classification game and learn about how we classify animals.
Video
Find out about the importance of close observation and classification in the work of a scientist who identifies pests in food products.
Identifying Mini-Beasts
Identification of invertebrates in a local habitat
Top Trumps
Use knowledge of invertebrates to create a set of Top Trumps cards for mini-beast found in the local area.
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Classification (teachers' notes) 153.44 KB
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Classification (presentation) 10.23 MB
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Insect top trumps (worksheet) 90.8 KB
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Tansy beetle (image) 215.09 KB
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Classification (teachers' notes) 153.44 KB -
Classification (presentation) 10.23 MB -
Insect top trumps (worksheet) 90.8 KB
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Tansy beetle (image) 215.09 KB
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