Understanding the chronology of dinosaur-related species Key Stage 2L History resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Understanding the chronology of dinosaur-related species" is a 2-page History resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Dinosaur Isle

This resource is part of a set of 4 with the following alternate variants:

V102241 - KS1 Mixed Ability
V102242 - KS2U Mixed Ability
V102243 - KS3 Mixed Ability

Précis

Identifying when living things existed in relation to the dinosaurs, and identifying types of dinosaur whilst learning when and how they were found.

Contextual Summary

This research task enables students to practise their understanding of chronology, looking at dinosaurs found on the island, as well as living creatures that either link to the period of the dinosaurs, or highlight the differences between the historical periods.

Curriculum Relevance

History → Chronological Understanding → Placing events in chronological order

Implementation

The task is ideally used as a pre-visit task (or post-visit), to practise research skills and to develop an understanding of the key chronological aspects of dinosaurs and when they were discovered on the Isle of Wight. Students could complete the task on-site using the museum resources if preferred.

Key Skills Practised

Understanding of chronology
Interpreting information
Synthesising information
Recording information

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

The research-based resource/questions could be used/answered in class prior to the trip so students are aware of the chronology of the periods in which the dinosaurs lived, other creatures that lived before and after the dinosaurs, as well as gaining an understanding of when they were discovered locally.

Post-Visit

The research-based resource/questions could be used/answered as a follow-up task to allow for more skills- based curriculum work after the visit to be undertaken.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of chronology by specifically demonstrating their abilities in practice, by finding, interpreting, synthesising and presenting the required information.

FAQs

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

Understanding the chronology of dinosaur-related species is a History resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

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

Understanding the chronology of dinosaur-related species 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?

Understanding the chronology of dinosaur-related species is a History resource specifically targeted at Chronological Understanding and Placing events in chronological order

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 before the trip commences and on return to school after the visit

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