Living Things and Their Habitats Booklet | Grades 5-7 | Classifying Life

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A platypus that refuses to fit neatly into any group anchors this booklet's deeper look at classification, extending earlier work on sorting animals and plants into a genuinely tricky case. Microorganisms get treated as their own category rather than an afterthought, and a section sends students out to study the habitats right around their own school or yard. The booklet closes by naming Carl Linnaeus, the scientist whose classification system is still used today. Every section links to a free lesson from Brenda Hayles on YouTube. Color classification diagrams pair with local habitat photos throughout, and the back page supports classification vocabulary.

Inside:

• Six sections, from tricky classifications to Carl Linnaeus
• A linked video for every section
• Color classification diagrams beside local habitat photos
• A glossary of classification terms