Learning Objective:
Create keys based on observable features to help identify and group living things
systematically.
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The Bog Habitat cards could be downloaded and used to create an Identification Key.
The children chose 8 animals from the Bog Habitat cards. They then ask a series of
questions, based on observable features that have a “yes” or “no” answer and place the
animal or plant in the appropriate place. E.g. does it have 2 legs? Can it fly? Is it a top
predator? Is it a moorland specialist?
Once the identification key is created it could be presented to younger members of KS2 to
use to identify animals from the Peat Bog.
www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/moorlife
The MoorLIFE project is co-funded by the European Union’s Life+ programme and delivered by Moors for the Future
Partnership.
Partners include: Environment Agency, Natural England, National Trust, Peak District National Park Authority, United
Utilities and Yorkshire Water.
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