Scores of Donkeys! Key Stage 2L Science resource for Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Introduction

"Scores of Donkeys!" is a 5-page Science 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:

V104051 - KS2L Low Ability

Précis

This is an engaging on-site resource that challenges students to investigate and score donkeys? health characteristics.

Contextual Summary

This is an engaging on-site resource that challenges students to investigate and score donkeys? health characteristics. This resource is designed for students in lower key stage 2 who are accessing the part of the Science National Curriculum that involves identifying ?that animals need the right types and amount of nutrition?. This resource is designed ideally for students of various abilities to work as part of a pair, moving around the Sanctuary to complete the tasks.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Animals

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that is designed to be completed whilst students are visiting the Sanctuary. It would be useful if students had previous discussions about different characteristics of donkeys. It would also be useful if students know the key words found in the table found on the worksheet.

Key Skills Practised

Students will use visual observation to begin to catagorise the health of different animals based on their observations
Students will also use relevant scientific language to discuss their ideas and communicate their findings

Learning Outcomes

Identify that donkeys need the right amount and type of nutrition. Be able to compare and contrast the diets of different donkeys

FAQs

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

Scores of Donkeys! is a Science resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

Scores of Donkeys! is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 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

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Scores of Donkeys! is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Animals

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Identify that donkeys need the right amount and type of nutrition. Be able to compare and contrast the diets of different donkeys

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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