Identifying reasons for differences in dinosaur characteristics Key Stage 2U Science resource for Dinosaur Isle

Introduction

"Identifying reasons for differences in dinosaur characteristics" 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:

V102302 - KS2L High Ability
V102303 - KS2L Low Ability

Contextual Summary

This is a curriculum skills-based Science resource that enables students to practise their skills of identifying biological characteristics, understanding differences between types of dinosaur, and hypothesising as to the reasons for differing physical features and characteristics.

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 animals and why they are important as well as why they may vary within a species. They could have looked at other species of animal and identified differences in characteristics and reasons for this.

Key Skills Practised

Observation and identification of characteristics within a species
Hypothesising as to reasons for differing characteristics
Summarising skills

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

This resource could be used as a pre-visit research task, but is designed to work in conjunction with the dinosaur features on display in the museum.

On Site

Completion of the resource/s linked to this document

Post-Visit

This resource could be used as a follow-up task to compound learning or evidence their level of understanding after the visit. Other follow-up tasks could include: whole class discussion about the responses to the questions; groups presenting back their collated responses to the class; projects on a dinosaur type of particular interest

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to observe and identify features of difference with regard to the physical/biological characteristics within a species.

FAQs

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

Identifying reasons for differences in dinosaur characteristics is a Science resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Isle

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

Identifying reasons for differences in dinosaur characteristics is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with Low 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 reasons for differences in dinosaur characteristics is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Animals

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to observe and identify features of difference with regard to the physical/biological characteristics within a species.

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, whilst on site at Dinosaur Isle and on return to school after the visit

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