School Trips to:

Resource ID 152071

Lower KS2 Science

Biology
Animals
"Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell"
Key Stage ED Squirrel
Resource Title
"Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell"
Précis

The on-site task focuses on the use of simple keys to identify different types of animals.

Contextual Summary


The on-site task focuses on the use of simple keys to identify different types of animals. The task involves students observing different animals and looking for various characteristics to enable them to use the keys.

Key Skills Practised
  • Working scientifically
  • Observation of various characteristic
  • Use of a simple key to identify animals
Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It is suggested to teachers that students be introduced to the names of the different types of animals students will observe during their visit, for example meerkat, alpaca, donkey, rabbit, pig, sheep, hen, wallaby.

On-Site

Students complete the activities in the resources linked to this document

Post-Visit

Students could complete a follow-up project on an animal of their choice

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to discuss the various characteristics of different animals.

Times Viewed


Thumbnail image of page 1 of Education Destination resource 152071
Main Resource

Click to view sample

Full version available to booked clients

Thumbnail image of Education Destination resource 152071 Teacher Note
Teacher Note

Click to download in full

Browse our other Science - Biology resources...

Use any of our resources FREE on your next Isle of Wight trip!

It only takes a minute to request a quote...


Request a Quote Talk to Someone