Sorting and Identifying Minibeasts

Mastery Evidence

• Follow a simple branching key to correctly identify at least four different minibeasts
• Create a yes/no question that separates insects from spiders, such as 'Does it have six legs?'
• Explain why asking questions in a set order helps identify a creature you have never seen before

Assessment Prompt

“If [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?”