Donkey Project! Key Stage 2L Cross-Curricular resource for Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Introduction

"Donkey Project!" is a 15-page Cross-Curricular resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

V104282 - KS2U Mixed Ability

Précis

The tasks are started on-site with five group activities lasting about 20 minutes each. Back at school, the project covers maths, English, science, art, humanities, media studies and ICT skills.

Contextual Summary

This resource is started on-site with five group activities lasting about 20 minutes each. Back at school, the project covers a range of subject areas including English, maths, science and the humanities.

Curriculum Relevance

Cross-Curricular → Single-venue Projects → Donkey Project

Implementation

The on-site tasks are intended for smaller groups to be completed on a rotation system. The main project will be done in the classroom, post visit, over a number of lessons. This can be teacher led, within the different subject areas, or a more autonomous approach can be adopted where small groups follow their own path through the areas covered.

Key Skills Practised

Various subject skills applied throughout
Application of learnt skills in a new context
Self management
Higher order thinking skills

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It would be useful to cover some of the skills and concepts before the visit. Namely: 1. Energy cycles and life cycles of other living creatures; 2. What is meant by number facts; 3. Perimeter and area (UKS2).

Learning Outcomes

Pupils will have demonstrated a range of skills involved in producing an extended cross-curricular study.

FAQs

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

Donkey Project! is a Cross-Curricular resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

Donkey Project! is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 children with Mixed 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?

Donkey Project! is a Cross-Curricular resource specifically targeted at Single-venue Projects and Donkey Project

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Pupils will have demonstrated a range of skills involved in producing an extended cross-curricular study.

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 Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and on return to school after the visit

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