Curious Cases of Carl Linnaeus

Video	Most suitable for	Curriculum points
Experimental Banana	Year 3	Requirements for plant growth; Working Scientifically
Mythical Creatures	Year 4 & 6	Classification
The Raccoon Called Sjupp	Year 4 & 6	Habitats; Adaptation & Evolution; Working Scientifically
Naming Business	Year 6	Classification
Flower Power Time	Year 3 + 6	Adaptation; Plant behaviour; Working Scientifically

Experimental Banana

What are the conditions needed for plants to grow? This video follows Carl Linnaeus as he attempts to be the first person to grow the banana fruit in Europe.

Mythical Creatures and How to Make Them

The topic of Classification is explored in this video following Linnaeus as he demystifies the world of myths, legends and fraud!

The Raccoon Called Sjupp

Raccoons are wonderfully adaptable animals that have made their home in North American cities. But did you know Carl Linnaeus was given a pet raccoon, which he studied through careful observation over time?

Naming Business

The importance of Classification is explored in this video. Find out what species can be described as a large, feathered, long-necked, big-footed, backward-knee-bending bird!

Flower Power Time

This video explores how a scientist can use observation as one tool to prove a theory. We follow Linnaeus as he attempts to make the world’s first flower clock.

Who was Linnaeus?

Carl Linnaeus is famous for his work in taxonomy: the science of identifying, naming and classifying organisms

Stories with Sjupp

Have you ever met a storytelling raccoon? Well, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Sjupp who is here to tell short stories about the life of Carl Linnaeus. These videos are accessible to primary level and everyone beyond.