Begin the lesson by discussing the diversity of living things around us, emphasizing the presence of microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals in various environments.

Introduce the concept of classification and its importance in understanding the relationships between organisms and their environment.

Explain the characteristics of microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals, highlighting key examples of each group.

Use the 'Characteristics of Organisms' video to illustrate the fundamental traits of living things, supporting the understanding of classification.

Engage students in a discussion about why scientists classify living organisms and how this helps in studying their relationships with the environment.

Watch the 'Living Things Reproduce' video to explore the diversity of reproductive methods among plants and animals, reinforcing the concept of classification.

Conduct a classification activity where students sort various items or images into the categories of microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals.

Use the 'Classifying Living Things' assessment to reinforce the activity by having students identify and categorize organisms, enhancing their observation and categorization skills.

Assign students to research and present a short report on a specific microorganism, fungus, plant, or animal, focusing on its classification and characteristics.

Encourage students to draw and label diagrams of their chosen organism, highlighting its unique features and classification group.

Facilitate a class discussion to review the key characteristics that define each group of living things, ensuring students can articulate their understanding.

Use the 'Living and Non-living Things – Can you tell the difference?' video to reinforce the distinguishing features of living organisms.

Have students reflect on how classification helps scientists understand the evolution and relationships of organisms with their environment.

Encourage students to share their thoughts on how classification aids in studying the diversity of life on Earth.

Administer the 'Review – Living Things Around Us' assessment to evaluate students' comprehension of the lesson's key concepts.

For further exploration, encourage students to investigate a specific ecosystem and the organisms classified within it, presenting their findings to the class.