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Fossil hunters - school trip

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Carnival of the Animals Fossils

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Objectives

Science

  • Use observational skills and ideas to suggest answers to questions.

English

  • Ask relevant questions to extend understanding and knowledge.
  • Give well-structured descriptions and explanations.

Lesson Planning

Children will become real fossil hunters by going on a class trip. They will use buckets, magnifying glasses and determination to see if they can discover a fossil. Children will then create a class museum to show case their work and fossil discoveries.

Teaching Outcomes
To ask and answer appropriate questions.
To talk engagingly and appropriately about their experiences.

Children will:

  • Ask and answer appropriate questions.
  • Talk about their experiences.

Provided Resources

  • Information sheet on how to create a classroom museum

You Will Need

  • Magnifying glasses
  • Buckets
  • Camera
  • Clipboards
  • Labels
  • Suitable clothing
  • A completed risk assessment and extra adult support

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