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Resource #V102251

Science → Biology → Evolution

Introduction

"Species Extinction" is a Science resource for Key Stage 4, linked to Dinosaur Isle

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

Précis

Students will explore the information about the dinosaurs available in the museum before hypothesising as to the reasons for their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period.

Contextual Summary

This science resource enables students to engage with the factors that contribute to the extinction of a species.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Evolution

Implementation

It is suggested to teachers that they introduce the topic before the visit, so the subject matter is familiar and they have an understanding of extinction and how it has affected various species throughout evolutionary time.

Key Skills Practised

  • Observation and identification of extinction causal factors
  • Hypothesising as to reasons for extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period
  • Summarising skills

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

This resource could be used as a pre-visit research task, but is designed to work in conjunction with the information discoverable at the museum.

On Site

Completion of the resource/s linked to this document

Post-Visit

This resource could be used as a follow-up task to compound learning or evidence their level of understanding after the visit. Other follow-up tasks could include: whole class discussion about the responses to the questions; groups presenting back their collated responses to the class; projects on the extinction of a particular species

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to develop an understanding of theories and hypotheses surrounding the extinction of species, including the dinosaur.

FAQs

Species Extinction is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 4 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

Species Extinction is designed for Key Stage 4 children with Low Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Species Extinction is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Evolution

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to develop an understanding of theories and hypotheses surrounding the extinction of species, including the dinosaur.

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences, whilst on site at Dinosaur Isle and on return to school after the visit

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