Year 6 Science Living Things Block

6LvH Classification Connoisseurs

Living Things - Content

Classificatio i. describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common
observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including
n microorganisms, plants and animals
Connoisseur ii. give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics
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[6 sessions] Working scientifically
By the end of i. planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including
this block you recognising and controlling variables where necessary
will have ii. taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing
achieved the accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate
following iii. recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and
National labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs
Curriculum iv. using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair
Science tests
outcomes v. reporting and presenting 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
vi. identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or
arguments
Other curriculum Art
areas covered Improve mastery of drawing using pencils
Session 1 Children will
Finding Linnaeus Meet Linnaeus and learn about his classification system
Meet the father of Create classification routes for a range of living things, identifying
classification and have a look relatedness
at his classic system still used
today.
Session 2 Children will
Odd one out Play an odd one out game and identify similarities and differences
Can you win at odd one out? between animal, micro-organism and plant classifications
If you can, you are well on Group animals, micro-organisms and plants into broad groups then
your way to becoming a sub groups according to observable features
classification connoisseur. Try
your hand at using branching
classification keys to see if
you can unlock the subtle
differences between certain
plants and animals.
Session 3 Children will
The Sweetness of Create a feature-led sweet classification system
Classification Design and test out a classification key for birds, bees or butterflies
Have a go at coming up with
your own feature-led sweets
classification system then
apply your classification
knowledge and skills as you
start creating more
challenging zoological
classification keys.

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Year 6 Science Living Things Block
6LvH Classification Connoisseurs

Session 4 Children will

Classification in your back Observe and record features and names of leaves found in their
yard local environment
Gain your next qualification Design and test classification keys to classify leaves found in their
credit as you begin to put local environment
your classification skills to
work: collect, record, classify
and name some of the
botanical beauties found on
your doorstep.
Session 5 Children will
Quirky creatures Write scientific descriptions of unusual living things from around
The world is awash with the world
unusual creatures, plants and Classify unusual living things using their descriptions and online
organisms that need to be research
classified. Your studying is
entering its advanced stages
now and you need to show
application of your skills.
Session 6 Children will
New creature features Design, describe, name and sketch a new creature that sits within
This is your opportunity to a known classification route
apply your skills and develop Sort new creatures within the Animalia classification system
your drawing skills further to
complement your
classification skills. Can you
push your qualification to
distinction level as you
design your own new
creatures to fit into the
Animalia classification
system?

Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively
referred to as the Links) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan
Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trusts knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding
the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control
over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated
with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all
responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.
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6LvH Classification Connoisseurs

Resources
Session 1
Provided: Classification crown labels, Classification Connoisseur score sheets, classification terms,
examples of classification routes, images for classification routes, the tale of Red Panda and Giant Panda
You will need: Internet access

Session 2
Provided: Odd one out resources, microbe classification key, classification keys and living things (cats
and buttercups), tricky customers
You will need: Internet access

Session 3
Provided: Classification guidance, bees, birds and butterfly images
You will need: Sweet selection, bowl, A2 paper, pen, scissors & glue

Session 4
Provided: Botanical drawings, leaf feature files, leaf classification resources
You will need: Bags, magnifying glasses, cameras

Session 5
Provided: Unusual animal images, name and description sheets, recently discovered species (images and
guidance)
You will need: World map, Internet access

Session 6
Provided: Genus arguments for the Hog-nosed Shrew Rat, horse/unicorn classification route, Animalia
classes, Animalia classification system, picture of unicorn
You will need: Access to the Internet

Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively
referred to as the Links) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan
Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trusts knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding
the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control
over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated
with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all
responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.