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    • Activities introduce the idea of grouping, grouping of living and non-living things, and how different living things can be grouped. This learning module contains a range of activities preparing students for the 'Classification' education session at Auckland Zoo. 

      Aimed at Primary aged students (years 0-4).

      Access these activities before the 'Classification' education session at Auckland Zoo.

      Science - Living World

      • Evolution L1-2: Recognise that there are lots of different living things in the world and that they can be grouped in different ways. 
      • Evolution L3: Begin to group plants, animals and other living things into science-based classifications.
      • Life Processes L1-2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive.
      • Life Processes L3: Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways.

      Science - Nature of Science

      • Understanding about Science, Investigating in Science, Communicating in Science.

      For more information on the onsite education session linked to this online module: Classification | Education Session | Auckland Zoo

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    Classification activities