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Classify (Science)

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Key Stage 1

Meaning

To classify is to put objects into groups with similar properties.

Singular Noun: Classification
Plural Noun: Classifications
Verb: Classify

About Classification

When we put things in groups we are classifying them.
We put things in groups because it helps us organise the world.

Examples

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A builder classifies their bricks by colour and puts them into piles. A child classified their blocks by shape and colour and arranged them in rows and columns. A student classified animals by the sounds they made.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

To classify is to put objects, materials and living things into groups with similar features or properties.

About Classification

Classification helps us organise the world into meaningful groups. If I wanted to make a sword I might use Iron, but if I didn't have any Iron I couldn't make a sword out of brick, so I would look for another material that is classified as a 'metal' because it has similar properties to Iron.