A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Science, Year 6, Living things: Classifying big and small.

This resource is designed to support the children as they explore the classification of living things. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and microorganisms, and how they are grouped by shared characteristics. The resource introduces classification keys, such as branching and number keys and explains the contributions of Carl Linnaeus to scientific classification. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of how scientists sort and organise the diversity of life.

• Science scheme of work.
• Year 5 and Year 6 Science scheme of work.