Identifying animal parts for support, protection and movement Key Stage 2U Science resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Identifying animal parts for support, protection and movement" is a 2-page Science resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Dinosaur Isle

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

V102291 - KS1 Mixed Ability
V102293 - KS2L Mixed Ability

Précis

This is a curriculum skills-based Science resource that enables students to practise their skills of identifying animal parts, understanding the needs of the dinosaur, and suggesting likely reasons for dinosaurs? physical features and characteristics.

Contextual Summary

The task links to all species featured at Dinosaur Isle museum, thus ensuring relevance on the visit for students in key stages 1-2.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Animals

Implementation

It is suggested to teachers that they introduce the topic before the visit, so the subject matter is familiar and they have an understanding of physical characteristics in humans and animals and why they are important to the needs of the individual within their habitat. Students could look at the purposes of and uses for body parts in various species (including dinosaurs, if desired) and identified reasons for these.

Key Skills Practised

Observation and identification of body parts
Suggesting reasons for body parts and their uses (specifically for dinosaurs)

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Students complete work on why body parts are important in providing movement, shape, support, or protection (either in dinosaurs or in other species)

On Site

Completion of the resource/s linked to this document

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to observe and identify animal parts for support, protection and movement in dinosaurs, relating to the physical/biological characteristics within a species.

FAQs

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

Identifying animal parts for support, protection and movement is a Science resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

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

Identifying animal parts for support, protection and movement is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with Mixed 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?

Identifying animal parts for support, protection and movement is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Animals

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 Dinosaur Isle and on return to school after the visit

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