Identifying trees at The Model Village, Godshill Key Stage 1 Science resource for The Model Village, Godshill

Introduction

"Identifying trees at The Model Village, Godshill" is a 4-page Science resource for Key Stage 1, linked to The Model Village, Godshill

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V109101 - KS2L Low Ability
V109102 - KS2L High Ability

Précis

Students will choose a few examples of evergreen trees utilised to create the miniature environment. They will identify their characteristics and features using a table featuring key questions. Students can then try to identify the type of tree they have chosen.

Contextual Summary

The task links to specific aspects of the model village environment, notably the trees and plants & their variation in features and characteristics

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Living things and their habitats

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that is designed to be completed during the trip to The Model Village, Godshill. Students will choose a few examples of evergreen trees utilised to create the miniature environment. They will identify their characteristics and features using a table featuring key questions. Students can then try to identify the type of tree they have chosen.

Key Skills Practised

Working scientifically
Identifying features of variation
Recording data

Learning Outcomes

Students will have worked scientifically and will demonstrate an understanding of how to identify key features of tree leaves/branches. Students will be able to identify tree types based on their characteristics, whilst recognising that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Identifying trees at The Model Village, Godshill is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 1 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to The Model Village, Godshill

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Identifying trees at The Model Village, Godshill is designed for Key Stage 1 children with High 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

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Identifying trees at The Model Village, Godshill is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Living things and their habitats

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at The Model Village, Godshill and on return to school after the visit

Preferences

Like this resource?

Clicking the Heart symbol puts The Model Village, Godshill into your shopping basket along with resource ID V109103. If you then ask us for a quote, we can include these in your proposal.