Donkeys Through Time! Key Stage 2U History resource for Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Introduction

"Donkeys Through Time!" is a 5-page History resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V104031 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V104033 - KS2U High Ability

Précis

Contextual Summary

This is a History resource that engages students with their visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary exploring the heritage of donkeys in different cultures around the world and throughout history. The resource tasks enable students to construct their own timeline and interpret links between how donkeys are viewed and their uses in different time periods and locations in the world.

Curriculum Relevance

History → Chronological Understanding → Heritage

Implementation

This is a pre-visit or follow up task. The resource task can be integrated into History lessons at any stage throughout the academic year. This resource will be a good preparation task for the visit to the Island, or as a follow-up task to embed learning and understanding. It is anticipated that students will have an enriched experience as they will be be visiting the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and will have gained greater contextual knowledge about donkeys and their heritage over time.

Key Skills Practised

Working independently
Gaining and applying knowledge
Placing events into chronological order
Gathering evidence
Making judgements

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their literacy skills by reading descriptions of key events and placing them in chronological and historical context. Students will make links between the uses of donkeys over time, how and why types of use have changed (or not), and how location is important.

FAQs

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

Donkeys Through Time! is a History resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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

Donkeys Through Time! is designed for Upper 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?

Donkeys Through Time! is a History resource specifically targeted at Chronological Understanding and Heritage

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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