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Living Things Sorter

Free Year 4 science practice — group vertebrates, invertebrates and plants using observable features. No account needed.

About Living Things Sorter

Sort supplied named living things into selected fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, mammal, invertebrate and plant groups. Correct answers can trigger celebrations. Feedback and retry options depend on the game.

Curriculum purpose

Learning objective: Sort supplied organism names into predefined groups using the displayed descriptions and relevant knowledge. This does not assess identification of unlabelled specimens.

Curriculum anchor: England Year 4 science: recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.

This game is designed as short independent practice after an idea has been introduced. It does not replace direct teaching, mathematical or scientific discussion, or an adult checking whether the learner can explain the idea away from the screen.

For parents and carers

Ask which stated feature caused each placement and compare it with a safe real photograph or observation. Take a break when you need one.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an account? No. The game runs in the browser and asks for no name, email address, school or location.

Is it timed? Timing varies by activity. Check the available modes and instructions before starting.

Can it be used on a phone? Controls vary by game. Use the on-screen buttons or read the instructions for keyboard and drag actions.

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