Classifying Organisms
Science · Ecosystems & Habitats · conceptual
Describe how living things are classified into broad groups (micro-organisms, plants, animals) according to common observable characteristics, similarities, and differences
What mastery looks like
- Name the broad classification groups: micro-organisms, plants, animals (and fungi if known)
- Describe observable characteristics used for classification (e.g. plants make own food, animals move and eat)
- Give examples of organisms in each group, including micro-organisms like bacteria
Check your understanding
Can Classifying Organisms explain the big groups that scientists sort all living things into — like plants, animals, and tiny micro-organisms — and give examples of each?
Prerequisites
Required first