Y4 Living things and their habitats outdoor science lesson on Classification Keys. Create and swap keys to classify local trees using leaves and scientific questions.

Bring the Key Stage 2 (KS2) science curriculum to life with this engaging, hands-on outdoor lesson for Year 4, focused on classification keys.

Children will explore leaves, make leaf rubbings, and ask scientific questions to sort and create their own classification key for local trees.

The session culminates in pupils swapping keys to identify the classified trees, developing their skills in identifying, classifying, and grouping living things.

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