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Visit to a Natural History Museum

Topics Year 4/5

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Objectives

Science

  • Recognise that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago.

Enquiry question
What can we find out about fossils from visiting a museum?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Experience fossils at first hand and make close observations.
  • Understand more about fossils from the information offered by the museum.
  • Study the texture and look of the fossils, by making careful, labelled drawings.

You Will Also Need

Sketch books and pencils
Notebooks
Camera
Risk assessments for visit

Weblinks
List of Natural History Museums in the UK (32 in England, 5 in Scotland and 1 in Wales)
Some examples to consider in a risk assessment (trip risk assessments should be written in accordance with your own school’s format and guidance)
N.B. If you are not able to go on a visit you could explore the Natural History Museum London and the Natural History Museum Oxford through their virtual tours.

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