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Lesson 2 Classification and Carl Linnaeus 41814751016000Whilst learning about plants and animals, you may discover that they all have two-part Latin names. This is thanks to the famous scientist Carl Linnaeus who thought that scientists needed a more detailed and standard recognised method for classifying living things. A standard system is useful because it allows scientists to accurately identify, group and properly name animals and plants. Without a standard system, living things could be classified and named differently by different scientists.Today we would like you to find out more about the famous scientist Carl Linnaeus. We would like you to find and record the answers to the key questions below in your home learning book.Where and when was Carl Linnaeus born?What is he famous for?What is the name of his famous book?What are the levels of classification in the Linnaeus system?This selection of video clips and texts will help you.Carl Linnaeus Fact sheet (Attach pdf)Carl Linnaeus Poster (Attach pdf) short video explains the levels of classification in the Linnaeus system and how his method would be used to classify a Lion. ................
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