Classifying the Living World · Life Science

Microorganism Discovery

Investigating the helpful and harmful roles of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know microorganisms exist if we cannot see them?
  2. 2What would happen to the world if all decomposers disappeared?
  3. 3In what ways can tiny organisms be beneficial to human survival?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Living things and their habitats
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: Classifying the Living World
Period: Life Science

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