Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell Key Stage 2L Science resource for Tapnell Farm Park

Introduction

"Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell" is a 3-page Science resource for Lower Key Stage 2, linked to Tapnell Farm Park

Précis

The on-site task focuses on the use of simple keys to identify different types of animals.

Contextual Summary

The on-site task focuses on the use of simple keys to identify different types of animals. The task involves students observing different animals and looking for various characteristics to enable them to use the keys.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Animals

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that is designed to be completed during the trip to Tapnell Farm Park. Students will use simple keys to help them identify some of the different types of animals found at Tapnell Farm Park. Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to the names of some of the different types of animals.

Key Skills Practised

Working scientifically
Observation of various characteristic
Use of a simple key to identify animals

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It is suggested to teachers that students be introduced to the names of the different types of animals students will observe during their visit, for example meerkat, alpaca, donkey, rabbit, pig, sheep, hen, wallaby.

On Site

Students complete the activities in the resources linked to this document

Post-Visit

Students could complete a follow-up project on an animal of their choice

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to discuss the various characteristics of different animals.

FAQs

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

Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell is a Science resource targeted at Lower Key Stage 2 children, , supporting a school trip to Tapnell Farm Park

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

Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell is designed for Lower Key Stage 2 children with 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?

Classify and Identify animals at Tapnell is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Animals

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to discuss the various characteristics of different animals.

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 Tapnell Farm Park and on return to school after the visit

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