Classifying Organisms

Year 6 ‘Classifying Organisms’ science worksheets, printables, online games, links and other resources.

What the curriculum says...

Pupils should be taught to:

♦ describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals
♦ give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.

How to classify plants and animals

Information, videos and activities about classification from BBC Bitesize.

Transport of nutrients and water

Information, videos and activities about circulation from BBC Bitesize.

What is a microorganism?

Information, videos and activities about microorganisms from BBC Bitesize.