A teacher-led exploration of the fossils and animals on display within the exciting galleries of Charnwood Museum.
Curriculum links: Science: Formation of fossils, bones and skeletal structure, evolution, different dinosaurs.
History: Timeline of fossils, historical discoveries in the local area.
Geography: Geology, local area study.
Art: Fossil rubbing, and drawing dinosaurs the Barrow Kipper
English: Reading Ladybird books (literacy), understanding key terminology
Drama: Pupils can play/ make up stories about the toy dinosaurs during the 'feely bag' task
Learning outcome: • Know the discovery of the Barrow Kipper
• Do a fossil rubbing
• Identify a fossil
• Know how fossils were created
• Know about different dinosaurs and the reasons for their varying features
• To read a variety of books and use the information to make an informed decision about their favourite dinosaur.
