Spot the Species! Group, identify and name species living in the Solent area. Key Stage 2L Science resource for

Introduction

"Spot the Species! Group, identify and name species living in the Solent area. " is a 2-page Science resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to

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

V107022 - KS2L High Ability
V107023 - KS2U Low Ability
V107024 - KS2U High Ability

Précis

This resource enables students to use their visit to the Isle of Wight to begin to see that animals can be classified in a variety of ways.

Contextual Summary

This resource is for students in key stage 2. It links to the ?Living things and their Habitats? part of the Science National Curriculum. Students will be identifying species that live in or around the Solent.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Living things and their habitats

Implementation

This is a on-site and post-visit resource, designed around the students? ferry journey to the island. Students will identify any species they see, and then complete follow- up research work with some extension tasks for the higher ability students. It would be useful if students had previous discussions about different marine species. It would also be useful if students know how to characterise differed features to aid identification etc.

Key Skills Practised

Understanding that organisms can be grouped in a variety of ways
Recognising different characteristics that aid in identification
Classifying different organisms into groups

Learning Outcomes

Students recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways. They will name a variety of species that can be found in the local and wider environment. Students will recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.

FAQs

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

Spot the Species! Group, identify and name species living in the Solent area. is a Science resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to

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

Spot the Species! Group, identify and name species living in the Solent area. 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?

Spot the Species! Group, identify and name species living in the Solent area. 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 and on return to school after the visit

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