ONLINE RESOURCESFascinating Fossils
Delivered by an experienced geologist, the workshop will include practical discussions on what fossils are and how they form and much more!
Curriculum Topics: Evolution & Inheritance, Living Things & Their Habitats, Properties & Changes Of Materials and Working Scientifically.
Years 4-6
How the day works?
Fossils and changes through time is a workshop designed to fit in with the primary science curriculum. Delivered by an experienced geologist, the workshop will include practical discussions on:
- What fossils are and how they form
- How ammonites or graptolites have changed through time to demonstrate the basics of evolution and inheritance
- Timeline exercise for students to order changes in atmospheric conditions and life styles
- Brief introduction to the work of palaeontologists
How much does it cost?
A full day at school which provides 2 sessions (am/pm) for up to 30 students each time. We also offer a discount for back-to-back bookings to cover larger or different year groups for example in MATS and school clusters.
State & SEN discounted* to £500/day
Independent Schools - £600/day
* As part of SATRO's charitable purpose
What are the benefits of this activity?
How students benefit:
- Good enquiry science session from a professional geologist
- Identification of specimens brought to class by the presenter
- Bringing geology to life with practical examples of fossils
- Learn about a career in geology.
How teachers benefit:
- Accurate information from an accredited Earth Science Specialist
- Genuine samples brought to the classroom and exercises to extend understanding from them
- The workshop supports the delivery of a practical understanding of these elements of study in the curriculum.
How schools benefit:
- Assists in meeting Gatsby career engagement benchmarks starting from a primary setting
- Offers an exciting, flexible workshop to support pupils' learning
- Helps enhance the school's reputation for creative learning.
