Local Species Classification Challenge! Key Stage 2L Science resource for Robin Hill Adventure Park

Introduction

"Local Species Classification Challenge!" is a 2-page Science resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

V105072 - KS2L High Ability

Précis

Students will scientifically observe the characteristics of different animals and to begin to use keys in order to classify them.

Contextual Summary

This on-site science activity enables students to work scientifically in observing and grouping living things (organisms) at Robin Hill Country Park. This resource engages students with specific elements of their visit, linking their learning to the curriculum; they will gain knowledge from their general engagement with the natural environment at Robin Hill and practise their scientific skills, identifying types of living organism and grouping them as appropriate based on certain characteristics.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Living things and their habitats

Implementation

This is an on-site activity. It would be useful if students have had previous discussions about classification. It would also be helpful preparation for students to know how different characteristics of animals can be used to help classify them, before their visit to Robin Hill Country Park. Students will identify living things within their habitat at the Robin Hill Country Park, and will use specific characteristics to sort those they see or encounter into their appropriate group. This resource is designed to enhance the visit experience and to engage students with the Robin Hill environment and the rich and diverse habitat there.

Key Skills Practised

Working scientifically
Using scientific terminology to describe observations
Using scientific keys to begin to classify animals
Raising and answering questions based on their observations

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Children need to make critical observations of features in the animal kingdom. They will also learn that living things can be classified in different ways. Characteristics of vertebrates can be discussed in preparation of the visit.

Learning Outcomes

Students recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways. Students name a variety of things that can be found in the local and wider environment. Students explore and use classification keys to help group a variety of living things.

FAQs

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

Local Species Classification Challenge! is a Science resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

Local Species Classification Challenge! is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 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?

Local Species Classification Challenge! 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 Robin Hill Adventure Park and on return to school after the visit

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