This activity introduces pupils to the concept of grouping/classification and making keys. It encourages pupils to make observations about a variety of organisms.

This lesson explores the fears that some individuals have of spiders by looking at the useful functions that British spiders perform. Activities included. Pupils should learn that there are different kinds of plants and animals in the immediate environment

This lesson encourages pupils to take a more active role in planning the school grounds project and getting other people involved. They need to have completed the lesson [Priorities for improvement] beforehand. At the end of this lesson, pupils should have the opportunity to implement their plans. The lesson [Maintenance and review] follows this one. Activities, teachers' notes and worksheets included.