Living things and their habitats

·       Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals.

·       Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.

·       I understand that variation exists within a population (and between offspring of some plants)

·       I recognise organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive long enough to reproduce.

·       I know that organisms reproduce and offspring have similar characteristic patterns.

·       I understand that competition exists for resources and mates.

·       I know Scientists, called Taxonomists, sort and group living things according to their similarities and differences.

·       I understand why we classify animals and plants.

Animals including humans

·       Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.

·       Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.

·       Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.

·      I understand that the heart pumps blood around the body.

·      I understand oxygen is breathed into the lungs where it is absorbed by the blood.

·      I know muscles need oxygen to release energy from food to do work.

·      I can explain the journey the oxygen takes. (Oxygen is taken into the blood in the lungs; the heart pumps the blood through blood vessels to the muscles; the muscles take oxygen and nutrients from the blood.)

·      I can show my understanding using a model.

·      I recognise that drugs, alcohol and smoking have negative effects on the body.