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Sorting and Identifying Minibeasts
Using classification keys to identify minibeasts. Branching yes/no questions: 'Does it have legs?' → 'How many legs?' → 'Does it have wings?' Dichotomous keys as a systematic tool for sorting and identifying creatures.
Typical age: 7–9 years
“If your child found an unfamiliar minibeast, could they use a set of yes/no questions — like 'Does it have legs? How many?' — to work out what group it belongs to?”
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