Substrand: "3.1 Plant and Animal Groups" (32 periods)

There are similarities and differences within and between groups of plants and animals. Scientists use these similarities and differences to classify living things into groups of; plants, animals, bacteria and fungi.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

3.1.1 recognize basic similarities and differences among living things (k)

3.1.1.1 describe the similarities and differences between living things found in the school grounds

3.1.2 sort living things into broad groups based upon these similarities and differences (k)

3.1.2.1 classify animals and plants according to simple sorting rules
3.1.2.2 list animals and plants identified in the environment and the group to which they belong

3.1.3 use simple classification keys to group animals and plants, e.g. the vertebrate animal groups of: birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fishes (s)

3.1.3.1 use simple classification keys to identify animals and plants