3D Mesozoic Timeline Part 1

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.

Design and Technology

Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.

Lesson Planning

Find out about the three main periods of the Mesozoic Era and portray their landscapes and vegetation in a 3D model.

Teaching Outcomes:

To consider the different landscapes and climates of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era.
To construct a model Mesozoic Era, portraying the three different landscapes of the periods within it.

Children will:

Recognise the different landscapes of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era.
Discuss, with understanding, how the vegetation and climate changed during the Mesozoic Era.
Construct a model Mesozoic Era, portraying the three different landscapes and vegetation of the periods within it.

Planning

Provided Resources

How to make a 3d Mesozoic timeline

Unit Resources

You Will Need

Cardboard
Newspaper
Sticky tape and scissors
Warm water
Modroc
Paint and brush

Weblinks

Information on climate for Mesozoic era from earth.usc.edu
A lot of information for children on the Mesozoic era from cotf.edu
Life in the Triassic period from science.nationalgeographic.com
Living things in the Jurassic period from science.nationalgeographic.com
Life in the Cretaceous period from science.nationalgeographic.com