Biodiversity and classification at Robin Hill Key Stage 4 Science resource for Robin Hill Adventure Park

Introduction

"Biodiversity and classification at Robin Hill" is a 6-page Science resource for Key Stage 4, linked to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

V105121 - KS4 Low Ability
V105122 - KS4 Mid Ability

Précis

Students can classify plants and animals by observing various characteristics and enter them onto the classification worksheet. They can also investigate variation in leaves and state how the variation is beneficial to the plant. Students will then complete a worksheet to discover the importance of biodiversity.

Contextual Summary

This resource is for students at key stage 4 and relates to the ?Ecosystems? part of the Science National Curriculum, focusing on classification and biodiversity. The tasks link to various woodland and garden areas at Robin Hill that students will walk through whilst enjoying the various activities.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Bio-diversity

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that relates to the plants the students will observe as they walk through the grounds of Robin Hill. Students can classify plants and animals by observing various characteristics and enter them onto the classification worksheet. They can also investigate variation in leaves and state how the variation is beneficial to the plant. Students will then complete a worksheet to discover the importance of biodiversity. Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to biodiversity and classification systems prior to their visit.

Key Skills Practised

The development of scientific thinking
Appreciating the power and limitations of science and considering ethical issues which may arise
Evaluating environmental implications

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It is suggested to teachers that students be introduced to biodiversity and classification systems prior to their visit.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to classify organisms according to their characteristics. Students will be able to investigate variation in leaves. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of biodiversity.

FAQs

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

Biodiversity and classification at Robin Hill is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 4 children, Mid Ability, supporting a school trip to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

Biodiversity and classification at Robin Hill is designed for Key Stage 4 children with Mid 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?

Biodiversity and classification at Robin Hill is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Bio-diversity

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 Robin Hill Adventure Park and on return to school after the visit

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