Sam was doing science at school. The teacher asked him to put different animals into groups. Sam put us - human beings - in the same group as penguins, sparrows and chickens. Why did Sam put human beings into that group?

Because they all walk on two legs

Alice was doing science at school. She had to group things by how bendy they were. Which of these groups is the bendiest?

Wooden ruler, plastic ruler, metal ruler

Alice was putting animals into groups. One group was:Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare.Why did Alice NOT put penguins into this group?

Because they all live in cold places

Because they all start with the letter A

Because they are all carnivores

Because penguins live in the Antarctic

Sam put whales into a group with seals, sharks and octopus. Why did Sam do that?

Because they all have a bony skeleton

Because they all have eight legs

Ella was asked by her teacher to make a list of four things that need electricity to work. Which one of these groups is the best answer?

Vacuum cleaner, fridge, vacuum flask, cool box

Fridge, freezer, cool box, vacuum flask

Vacuum cleaner, fridge, freezer, computer

Computer, television, smart phone, mirror

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KS1 Science Investigating - Grouping and Classifying Quiz

After investigating, children learn about grouping and classifying things. A practical way to help them learn is to ask them to organise any collections they h…

Written by Dr. Emma ClarkeReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Investigating Grouping And Classifying

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Investigating Grouping And Classifying with consistent method and answer precision.

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After investigating, children learn about grouping and classifying things. A practical way to help them learn is to ask them to organise any collections they have into different groups, such as colour or size. Teach them to understand by playing this enjoyable year 1 and year 2 KS1 Science quiz.

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