Summary
Explains how scientists sort living things into big groups (kingdoms) by shared features. Introduces the idea of classification.
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Discussion questions
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There are millions of living things, so scientists sort them into groups by shared features. Grouping makes the huge variety easier to study.
- Why is it helpful to sort living things into groups?
- What features might you use to group animals?
- How are plants and animals different in the way they get food?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: classify, group, kingdom, feature.
Try it: Sort five animals you know into two groups of your own. Explain the rule you used.