I can describe differences between animals and plants.

I can put living things into groups and say why.

I can use a simple key to identify living things and put them into groups.

I can use scientific vocabulary to name the body parts of animals

I can classify living things as green plants or animals.

I can divide animals into invertebrates and vertebrates.

I can separate vertebrates into fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

I can use a detailed key to recognise and name invertebrates.

I can describe the advantages of classification

I can explain how the environment affects the development of individuals.

I can explain why individuals are similar to and different from their parents.

I can divide features into those which we inherit, those which are due to the environment and those which are affected by both.