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Living things and the environment

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Introducing observable characteristics

I can group objects using observable characteristics.

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Grouping animals

I can use observable characteristics to classify animals in different ways.

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Grouping plants

I can use observable characteristics to classify plants in different ways.

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Identifying living things (non-statutory)

I can ask and answer yes/no questions to identify and name different things.

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Classification keys

I can use a classification key to group and identify objects.

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Classification keys to identify animals

I can identify animals using classification keys.

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Classification keys to identify plants

I can identify plants using classification keys.

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Environments and seasonal changes

I can recognise that environments can change as the seasons change.

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Extreme weather: flooding (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)

I can explain why more extreme weather leading to flooding can affect environments.

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Extreme weather: heatwaves and wild fires (non-statutory CC & Sustainability)

I can explain how more extreme weather, including heatwaves and wildfires, can affect environments.

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Changing environments: land development and deforestation

I can describe some negative effects of human impact on the environment.

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Changing environments: waste creation and pollution

I can describe some negative effects of waste creation and pollution and suggest some ways to reduce it.

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Animals in danger

I can understand that changes to environments can sometimes pose dangers to animals.

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Protecting animals in decline (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)

I can name some animals in decline in the UK and describe ways to protect them.

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Changing environments: plants in danger

I understand that changes to environments can sometimes pose dangers to plants.

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Changing environments: nature reserves

I can describe how nature reserves can have a positive impact on the environment.

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Changing environments: reforestation and recycling

I can describe the positive impact of reforestation and recycling on the environment.

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Environmental changes in the news (non-statutory)

I can use sources of information to write a news report about environmental changes.

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How scientists communicate with the public (non-statutory)

I can describe different ways in which scientists communicate with the public using the media.

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