Animals and plants can be classified into many different categories based on their different characteristics, and it can be hard a difficult thing to do! Get children off to a great start with their classification knowledge with this Year 6 Why is Classification Important? Lesson. The PowerPoint features assessment of previous and new learning, thinking slides with engaging questions, learning slides with new information, two tasks to complete, links to a real profession, and ideas for taking their learning further! Download today.

National Curriculum Objectives:

• Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals.