By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand what classification keys are and why they are used in biology;
- explain how classification keys help in identifying and grouping living things;
- follow a dichotomous key to identify a variety of living things;
- demonstrate the ability to make accurate choices between two contrasting characteristics at each step of the key.
Curriculum Alignment: Year 4 Science: Living things and their habitats
- explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment.