Donkeys Have Character! Key Stage 2U Science resource for Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Introduction

"Donkeys Have Character!" is a 2-page Science resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V104062 - KS2U High Ability

Précis

This is an engaging resource that challenges students to investigate and discover facts and information about the donkeys? characteristics.

Contextual Summary

This is an engaging resource that challenges students to investigate and discover facts and information about the donkeys? characteristics. This resource is designed for students in upper key stage 2 who are accessing the ?Evolution and Inheritance? part of the Science National Curriculum. This resource is designed ideally for students of various abilities to work as part of a pair or team, moving around the Sanctuary to find the required information by reading, listening or asking questions. There are elements of English crossover due to the reading/literacy/ listening skills required. The task links specifically to the Sanctuary environment.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Living things and their habitats

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that is designed to be completed whilst students are visiting the Sanctuary. There is also one task that can be completed in school with access to the internet post-visit. It would be useful if students had previous discussions about the definition of ?species? and different equine characteristics.

Key Skills Practised

Students will use visual observation to make notes on different animals based on their observations
Students will also use relevant scientific language to discuss their ideas and communicate their findings

Learning Outcomes

Students can identify that donkey and horses have different characteristics. Some will be able to explain how genetic differences affect the behaviour of the species.

FAQs

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

Donkeys Have Character! is a Science 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 Have Character! 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 Have Character! is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Living things and their habitats

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students can identify that donkey and horses have different characteristics. Some will be able to explain how genetic differences affect the behaviour of the species.

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 Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and on return to school after the visit

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