Lesson

Subject

Lesson Title

Skill

Core Knowledge

Lesson Brief

1

English

Museum visit

In this lesson children will:

Listen and respond appropriately to the contributions of adults and peers.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Types of response include speaking, moving and following simple instructions.

Sitting still and not talking to others can help you to listen.

Visit a natural history museum to see real life dinosaur bones, models and fossils. Listen to information from museum experts and ask lots of interesting questions.

Alternatively, set up a ‘Dino hunt’, encouraging the children to follow maps and plans to find examples of hidden ‘dinosaur treasures’. Uncover dinosaur footprints, giant claws, teeth or even dinosaur nests with eggs. Use excavation tools to find fossils in soil or sand trays, cleaning them carefully with soft brushes so they don’t break. Then, encourage the children to talk about their discoveries, using the correct dinosaur vocabulary.

Take lots of action photographs.

2

English

Remembering our memorable experience

In this lesson children will:

Apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Decoding means looking at a word and separating its letters into known graphemes.

A grapheme is a written letter or letters that represent a single sound in a word. Linking the graphemes to their corresponding phonemes enables the word to be read.

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language. Recognising the consonant and vowel structure of a word can help you to decode it.

There are four main orthographical representations of CV words: C V (me) C VV (day) C VVV (bear) CC VVV (chair)

There are six main orthographical representations of CVC words: C V C (mat) C VV C (boat) C V C V (game) CC V C (chop) CC V C V (share) C V CC (moth)

There are five main orthographical representations of CCVC words: C C V C (drop) C C V C V (drive) C C VV C (cloak) C C V CC (brush) CC C V CC (thrush)

There are three main orthographical representations of CVCC words: C V C C (jump) C VV C C (mould) CC V C C (think)

There are three main orthographical representations of CCVCC words: C C V C C (stand) C C VV C C (treads) CC C V C C (shrink)

There is one main orthographical representation of CCCV words: C C C VV (straw)

There are two main orthographical representations of CCCVC words: C C C V C (strap) C C C V C V (scrape)

There is one main orthographical representation of CCCVCC words: C C C V C C (sprint)

Talk about their memorable experience with adults and classmates, discussing what they saw, did, discovered, heard, liked or disliked. Read and talk about the dinosaurs’ names and characteristics, making name labels to stick on small world dinosaurs and dinosaur images. Investigate which is the longest dinosaur name, chunking it into syllables and decoding each one. Read their name cards and labels aloud, encouraging others to copy and repeat.

Note: Make pronunciation cards to help children say the names (for example, tri/cer/a/tops). Although dinosaur names are often long, many can be split into syllables and each syllable sounded out phonetically. Some good examples are Astrodon, Oviraptor, Spinosaurus, Raptorex, Supersaurus or Vulcanodon.

3

English

Recording our experience

In this lesson children will:

Orally rehearse and write short phrases and sentences.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Saying a sentence aloud to yourself or a friend can help you to decide which words to include to create a clear, short sentence.

Pausing after each word said can help you to choose the important words to include and ensure you do not miss out any words.

Sentence punctuation includes beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

Sequence photographs from their memorable experience and talk about them, orally rehearsing sentences with a partner. Write down captions to accompany some of the photographs and record things that people said using speech bubbles. Find out how to spell some of the vocabulary needed and use adjectives to describe how they and their classmates felt during their memorable experience.

Note: Create a ‘Dino’ word bank of useful dinosaur words with the children and discuss their meanings.

4

English

What did we do and see?

In this lesson children will:

Sequence sentences to form short texts using some sequencing words or formulaic phrases, including those to indicate the start or end of a text.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Sequencing words are words that describe the order of events in a text, such as time words.

Formulaic phrases are common phrases that are used in many texts, such as 'once upon a time' and 'happily ever after'.

Use their sentences and captions to write a simple recount of the Memorable Experience for a school newspaper or website. Include details of events or incidents and describe what they found out during the experience. Illustrate their recount with photographs and pictures.

Note: Demonstrate how to sequence events in chronological order, use time related words, write in the first person and use the past tense. Model the three part structure of a recount, including an introduction, details of events and a conclusion.

5

English

Meeting Dino!

In this lesson children will:

Begin to use punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks).

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Capital letters are used for the names of people, places, the days of the week and the word 'I'.

A full stop indicates the end of a statement. A statement is a sentence that tells you something.

A question mark indicates the end of a question. A question is a sentence that asks you something.

An exclamation mark indicates the end of an exclamation. An exclamation is a phrase or sentence expressing surprise or strong emotion. It begins with 'how' or 'what'.

Meet Dino the dinosaur and tell him all about their week of adventures with dinosaurs. Compose questions with a partner. What does a dinosaur eat, drink or do? Why are dinosaurs different colours and shapes? Write their questions on whiteboards, remembering to use capital letters and question marks. Ask Dino the questions and listen carefully to the answers. Afterwards, take part in a class discussion listing any answers he didn’t know and considering other ways to find out these answers.

Note: Dino could be a puppet, soft toy or even an enthusiastic adult or child dressed for the role. Display the children’s written questions so that you can return to these later in the project.

6

PE

Dinosaur movements

In this lesson children will:

Copy, create and remember simple movement patterns, showing awareness of rhythm.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Different parts of the body can be used to create movements, such as stepping, stretching, skipping or crouching. Two or more movements can be ordered to create a movement pattern.

Watch videos of animated or animatronic dinosaurs moving around and think about how they walk, run, catch prey and eat. Create dinosaur movements, changing rhythm, speed, level and direction. Link sequences of movements, such as stomping, stamping, creeping, stretching, clawing, biting and bashing. Watch each other perform, saying what they like about their classmates’ ideas.

Note: Notice the differences in the ways that small and large dinosaurs would have moved and use appropriate music for each.

7

Science

Exploring fossils

In this lesson children will:

Describe, following observation, how plants and animals change over time.

Investigate a range of fossils by handling them and observing their features. Identify whether the fossils show a plant or animal and explain why they think this, based on living things they have seen. Sort the fossils into groups, according to observable features, and make rubbings of their prints where appropriate. Explore fossils further using a range of age-appropriate non-fiction books. Talk about what they have discovered and make drawings and labelled diagrams to represent some of their ideas. Explain their ideas to the rest of the class.

8

Design Technology

Prehistoric landscapes

In this lesson children will:

Construct simple structures, models or other products using a range of materials.

Create a prehistoric landscape. Use different natural materials, such as stones, sand, twigs, rocks and soil, and a range of small tools to shape, mould, carry and sift. Use small world dinosaurs to create thematic play.

Note: Section off an area of grass or create a mini landscape in a shallow container. Why not challenge the children to make small dinosaurs for their habitats? Encourage them to choose a suitable material, such as clay or dough.

9

Science

Reptile day!

In this lesson children will:

Label and describe the basic structures of a variety of common animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Hold a reptile day. Invite an expert to bring some common reptiles, such as snakes or lizards, into school. Find out about the creatures’ care needs and how they move, eat and behave. Draw and label some common reptiles based on their observations, non-fiction books and information on the web.

Note: If the children have the opportunity to handle the animals, you’ll need to obtain parental permission. Make sure everyone washes their hands afterwards. Extend the experience by sorting small world animals or photographs of animals into sets, such as birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and invertebrates. Look closely and share ideas about the main characteristics of different animal groups.

10

English

Mystery dinosaur

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

Choose a dinosaur and write clues to describe it. Clues could be about the dinosaur’s appearance, moods, behaviour, movement or diet. End the riddle with 'What am I?' Draw the dinosaur, write its name and cover with a sticky note. Read the clues to a partner or the class, challenging them to guess the mystery dinosaur. Remove the sticky note to reveal the answer.

Note: Model the ordering of clues from general to specific, so that they aren’t solved too quickly.

11

English

Dinosaur poetry and rhymes

In this lesson children will:

Participate effectively in role play and performances, and take turns in group discussions about their learning, including what has been read to them.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Role play is acting out stories or experiences.

Some behaviours help discussions, role play and performances to run smoothly and effectively, such as taking turns to speak, including everyone and not interrupting.

Listen to and discuss poems and rhymes about dinosaurs. Practise reading one aloud with a partner or group and perform it to the class. Use expression and intonation to keep their audience entertained.

Note: Encourage the children to think about actions that might enhance the performance. Sound effects and percussion instruments could also be used. Video the performance to watch back later.

12

English

Dinosaur words

In this lesson children will:

Read their writing aloud, clearly enough to be heard by other children and the teacher.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To read your writing clearly, it is important to speak at an appropriate volume so that people can hear you. For example, you might need to speak more loudly in a large hall.

Slowing down your speech slightly when reading your writing often makes it easier for other people to understand what you are saying. Pausing after a sentence will help people to understand your meaning.

Create a thought shower of exciting dinosaur words. Describe the appearance, character and movements of the dinosaur. Make lists of words, taking turns to read aloud using appropriate expression and actions.

Note: Create a free verse poem using the dinosaur words. Order the words, grouping rhyming words or alliterative words together for effect. Why not film the children reading their work? Play back in sequence and review with the class. You could enter the words into a word cloud generator in the shape of a dinosaur, which will make a dramatic display.

13

English

Dinosaur similes

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

Write similes to describe their chosen dinosaur, such as ‘The dinosaur is as big as my house.' Describe their dinosaur’s size, teeth, skin, diet, sound, habitat or any other features. Say each simile out loud before writing in sequence on the outline of a dinosaur body or footprint to create a shape poem.

Note: Children could write on thin, plain paper over the top of a dark dinosaur outline so that, when the paper is removed, the writing takes the shape of the dinosaur body or footprint.

14

English

Class anthology

In this lesson children will:

Sit at a table and hold a pencil correctly and comfortably. Use their knowledge of handwriting families to form lower-case letters, capital letters and digits in the correct direction, starting and finishing in the right place.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To sit correctly while writing, put both feet flat on the floor, place your paper at an angle if this helps and hold your paper still with your non-writing hand.

The letters of the alphabet can be sorted into handwriting families. These are the letters that are written in a similar way. For example, the letters a and c are formed in a similar way.

An ascender is an upward stroke that extends above the size of an e.

A descender is a downward vertical stroke that goes below the baseline, such as the stem of a p.

A digit is a number from 0 to 9.

To form letters correctly, you must begin in the correct starting place and move your pencil in the right direction.

All letters sit on the line, but some letters have ascenders, and some have descenders.

Placing your finger after a word can help you leave a space before the next word.

Letters within a word should be close together.

Choose a favourite from the dinosaur poems they have written and rewrite it in their best handwriting for a class anthology. Select colourful paper and add an illustration.

Note: The anthology cover could be made from collaged, textured materials, such as wallpaper or faux reptile skin fabric, cut into the shape of a dinosaur body or footprint.

15

Music

Dinosaur sounds

In this lesson children will:

Create, select and combine sounds and rhythms using a variety of instruments, objects and the voice.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Sounds can be made by playing tuned or untuned instruments, using the voice, hitting, shaking or scraping objects, or using the body to make percussive sounds. A rhythm is a pattern or grouping of long and short sounds and is one of the basic elements of music.

Change the lyrics of The Wheels on the Bus or other familiar rhymes and songs to create a new dinosaur song. Use their voices to explore sounds they think dinosaurs may have made and incorporate these into their lyrics. For example, ‘The Tyrannosaurus rex goes grrr, grrr, grrr…’ Suggest appropriate percussion instruments to accompany each verse.

16

History

Mary Anning

In this lesson children will:

Understand the term significant and explain why a significant individual is important.

Listen to the story of  Mary Anning. Look at images of her fossil discoveries, including the first marine reptile Ichthyosaur skeleton to be correctly identified, the first two Plesiosaur skeletons ever found and some important fish fossils. Work in pairs to compose questions they would like to ask her about her discoveries. Ask their questions confidently with an adult in the role of Mary Anning. Share what they have learned about her by drawing a picture of her or one of her discoveries, and writing a sentence to describe why she was significant.

17

Science

How big?

In this lesson children will:

With support, use simple equipment to measure and make observations.

Draw a life sized dinosaur in chalk on the playground. Measure it in metres using trundle wheels or tape measures. Then, draw some smaller dinosaurs, making sure they are the right sizes too.

Note: Choose a large dinosaur – its size will depend on how much playground space you have. A Tyrannosaurus rex measured approximately 12m long and 6m tall, while a Brachiosaurus measured a massive 15m tall and 26m long. There are lots of examples of small dinosaurs for the children to draw. For example, the Compsognathus was tiny – just 60cm tall and 90cm long.

18

Design Technology

Junk dinosaurs

In this lesson children will:

Construct simple structures, models or other products using a range of materials.

Work collaboratively to plan and then make a large scale model dinosaur using a range of found and recycled materials, such as tyres, barrels, pipes, boxes and crates.

Note: Encourage the children to work together to lift, carry and transport different materials and equipment. Take photographs of the finished creations for display.

19

Science

Dino dentist!

In this lesson children will:

Group and sort a variety of common animals based on the foods they eat.

Look at images of different dinosaur teeth. Use the Dinosaur teeth to sort them into groups of meat eaters and plant eaters. Have a go at making either a herbivore or carnivore dinosaur tooth using clay. When it’s dry, paint it, then arrange with similar teeth to make an enormous dinosaur jaw. Find out about the teeth of modern day carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

Note: Carnivores’ teeth are sharp, pointed or serrated for tearing up the flesh of their prey. Herbivores’ teeth are large or flat, ideal for grinding up plants. Only a few species of dinosaur were omnivores.

20

English

Palaeontologist for the day

In this lesson children will:

Link what they read or hear read to their own experiences and understanding of a topic or events.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Some stories tell you more about topics you are learning about.

Take on the role of palaeontologist for the day and find out about a dinosaur of their choice. Use a range of simple non-fiction books that they can read independently and search the web to find out key facts. Make notes of things that interest or surprise them. Draw labelled diagrams of a chosen dinosaur and practise saying its name.

Note: Have a range of non-fiction texts available to the children, including those that could be shared as a class and more simple texts that the children can read themselves.

21

English

Dino fact files

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

Create a palaeontologist's fact file about a chosen dinosaur. Write key facts under subheadings including dinosaur name, habitat, diet, appearance and young. Include a detailed, labelled diagram or downloaded images. Reread and revise their facts, checking for spelling and grammatical errors.

Note: Emphasise the importance of clear, accurate writing that can be read by others. Compile a class fact file on different species of dinosaur and read together as a class.

22

English

Organising information

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Use their findings to create a mini information book about dinosaurs. Information could be organised into sections, including types of dinosaur, their diets, sizes or movements.

Note: Provide the children with premade booklets in which they can write and draw.

23

English

Sharing our work

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Add illustrations, headings, a contents page and possibly an index to their mini information book, thinking of an exciting or catchy title. Is it ready to share with other palaeontologists?

Note: Encourage the children to check the spelling of key and topic words before sharing.

24

English

Did you know...?

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

Choose the most unusual or shocking dinosaur facts to make ‘Did you know...?’ cards for a dinosaur display. Learn their favourite fact by heart and amaze their headteacher, family or friends.

Note: Model correct sentence punctuation, including the use of an exclamation mark.

Ensure that the children understand that a fact must be true.

25

Design Technology

Sockasaurus rex

In this lesson children will:

Select and use a range of materials, beginning to explain their choices.

Create a Sockasaurus rex. Plan their ideas and choose appropriate materials for embellishing their sock to create a sock dinosaur. Stick or sew felt, googly eyes and other decorative materials to a brightly coloured sock. Then, evaluate the success of their design.

Note: To further refine their needlework skills, children could sew triangular spines and a tail to the back of old hooded tops to create dinosaur outfits for themselves. Perfect for a dinosaur party.

26

Art and Design

Dino eggs

In this lesson children will:

Manipulate malleable materials by squeezing, pinching, pulling, pressing, rolling, modelling, flattening, poking, squashing and smoothing.

Make dinosaur eggs using malleable materials, such as mud, dough and clay. Explore ways of changing the shape of the materials by rolling, squeezing and pressing, and changing textures by adding sand, glitter and other textural materials. Arrange the eggs in the egg laying formations of different types of dinosaur.

Note: The Maiasaura laid their eggs in a circle. Sauropods laid theirs in a row as if they were laid while walking. Hypselosaurus laid football-shaped eggs in groups of five, while the Protoceratops cleverly laid theirs in a spiral.

Children with sensitive skin may need to wear gloves in case of skin irritation.

27

Science

Same or different?

In this lesson children will:

Label and describe the basic structures of a variety of common animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Label the parts of a dinosaur’s body on a large scale diagram or picture. Look at images of dinosaur skeletons, identifying the main features. Compare with the parts of a lizard’s body, discussing any differences.

Note: One of the main differences between a dinosaur and a lizard’s body is the hip bone – some dinosaurs were able to walk on two legs.

28

English

Dinosaur stories

In this lesson children will:

Give a simple explanation about the information, characters and events in books or texts that have been read to them.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Fiction is a story or book about imaginary events and characters.

Non-fiction is a text or book about real facts, people and events.

Readers can give explanations about characters by describing their actions, appearance and personality.

Events can be explained by describing what happened along with the cause and effect.

Information in non-fiction texts can be explained using your own words, key words and referring to images or diagrams.

Listen to and talk about dinosaur picture books or stories about dinosaurs. Discuss which books, characters and illustrations they like and why. Retell their favourite stories, spotting the beginning, middle and ending.

Note: Children could write simple book reviews and display them near the school library for reference by other children. You could film the children reading their book review or favourite dinosaur book extract for the school website.

29

English

Planning a dinosaur story

In this lesson children will:

Say aloud what they are going to write about, making simple pictorial or written records where appropriate.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

You can say aloud what your next sentence is going to be.

You can draw pictures or write simple words to remind you what you are going to write about.

Write a brilliant dinosaur story. Imagine having a dinosaur as a pet. Where would they keep it? What would it eat? What would their family and friends say? After the discussion, use pictures and words to plan a story with characters, setting, interesting words and a beginning, middle and ending.

Note: Model how to make storyboards showing the sequence of events in their stories.

30

English

Writing a dinosaur story

In this lesson children will:

Sequence sentences to form short texts using some sequencing words or formulaic phrases, including those to indicate the start or end of a text.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Sequencing words are words that describe the order of events in a text, such as time words.

Formulaic phrases are common phrases that are used in many texts, such as 'once upon a time' and 'happily ever after'.

Use their plan to write a dinosaur story. Make decisions about the type of story. Is it funny? Sad? Exciting? Write their story in the past tense and be sure to use correct punctuation.

Note: Encourage the children to think about the sequence of events in their plans. Support the children in creating a challenging event and resolution within their story.

31

English

Illustrating our dinosaur stories

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Produce an illustrated version of their story with a title, front and back cover and name of the author. Put the finished books in the book corner so that they can be enjoyed by the whole class.

Note: Children could compose book reviews for a classmate’s book, saying what they enjoyed about the story.

32

English

Storytime!

In this lesson children will:

Read their writing aloud, clearly enough to be heard by other children and the teacher.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To read your writing clearly, it is important to speak at an appropriate volume so that people can hear you. For example, you might need to speak more loudly in a large hall.

Slowing down your speech slightly when reading your writing often makes it easier for other people to understand what you are saying. Pausing after a sentence will help people to understand your meaning.

Make a big dinosaur reading nest with cushions and soft materials. Invite younger children into the class to sit in the nest and share their dinosaur stories in small groups.

Note: Allow time for the children to rehearse their stories before the storytelling session to improve their intonation.

33

PE

Dinosaur chase

In this lesson children will:

Participate in simple playground games, following the rules.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Rules are instructions that guide how a game should be played. Everyone playing the game must follow the rules to make it fair.

Play dinosaur chase, with two children taking on the roles of dinosaurs (wearing bibs of one colour), and two as palaeontologists (wearing bibs of a different colour). Run in a large space, freezing in a dinosaur pose if they are tagged by a dinosaur and being set free if tagged by a palaeontologist.

Note: During the game, change dinosaurs and palaeontologists regularly. Variations could include shouting ‘Extinct!’ – everyone has to stop and freeze. Or shout ‘T-Rex!’ and the teacher or another adult becomes an additional chaser.

34

History

What happened to the dinosaurs?

In this lesson children will:

Identify some key features of a significant historical event beyond living memory.

Investigate what happened to the dinosaurs using a range of age-appropriate non-fiction books. Talk about what they discover and make drawings and labelled diagrams to represent some of their ideas. Explain their ideas to the rest of the class.

35

Computing

Dino robots

In this lesson children will:

Observe and explore outcomes when buttons are pressed in sequences on a robot and identify and debug a simple algorithm.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

An algorithm is a sequence of steps, instructions or rules that is used to perform a specific task. Algorithms can be followed by people or digital equipment. For algorithms to achieve the end goal, instructions have to be accurate and followed sequentially. Mistakes are called bugs and finding and fixing them is called debugging.

Make a dinosaur disguise for a floor robot and send it on a journey around a prehistoric landscape. Create a large map showing features like volcanoes, waterfalls, rivers, forests and caves. Program the robot to move to and from different points on the map.

Note: Ask the children to predict what will happen when a sequence of buttons is pressed. Where will the dinosaur go? Write lists of instructions for the dinosaur robot to follow. Encourage the children to edit their instructions if the dinosaur doesn’t reach the intended destination.

36

English

Step 1

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

In groups, make a plan for your section of the museum. Make a list of the exhibits, equipment and materials you might need. You have collected some great artefacts, sculptures, pictures and books for the project, so don’t forget to use them!

37

English

Step 2

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

With help, download photographs of dinosaurs from the web and plan and write interesting, fact-packed sentences about them.

38

English

Step 3

In this lesson children will:

Sit at a table and hold a pencil correctly and comfortably. Use their knowledge of handwriting families to form lower-case letters, capital letters and digits in the correct direction, starting and finishing in the right place.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To sit correctly while writing, put both feet flat on the floor, place your paper at an angle if this helps and hold your paper still with your non-writing hand.

The letters of the alphabet can be sorted into handwriting families. These are the letters that are written in a similar way. For example, the letters a and c are formed in a similar way.

An ascender is an upward stroke that extends above the size of an e.

A descender is a downward vertical stroke that goes below the baseline, such as the stem of a p.

A digit is a number from 0 to 9.

To form letters correctly, you must begin in the correct starting place and move your pencil in the right direction.

All letters sit on the line, but some letters have ascenders, and some have descenders.

Placing your finger after a word can help you leave a space before the next word.

Letters within a word should be close together.

Copy out your fact-packed sentences in your best handwriting for display in the museum.

39

English

Step 4

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Design and make clear signs for the museum exhibits in your museum. You will also need some way-finding signs so visitors can find important locations like the café, the toilets and the exit.

40

Art and Design

Step 5

In this lesson children will:

Manipulate malleable materials by squeezing, pinching, pulling, pressing, rolling, modelling, flattening, poking, squashing and smoothing.

Sculpt dinosaurs using a malleable material, and display.

41

Design Technology

Step 6

In this lesson children will:

Construct simple structures, models or other products using a range of materials.

Everyone likes to buy a little treasure at the gift shop! Design and make dinosaur gifts to stock in your shop. How about some fossil necklaces, dinosaur note pads, dinosaur postcards or dinosaur drinking straws?

42

English

Step 7

In this lesson children will:

Sit at a table and hold a pencil correctly and comfortably. Use their knowledge of handwriting families to form lower-case letters, capital letters and digits in the correct direction, starting and finishing in the right place.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To sit correctly while writing, put both feet flat on the floor, place your paper at an angle if this helps and hold your paper still with your non-writing hand.

The letters of the alphabet can be sorted into handwriting families. These are the letters that are written in a similar way. For example, the letters a and c are formed in a similar way.

An ascender is an upward stroke that extends above the size of an e.

A descender is a downward vertical stroke that goes below the baseline, such as the stem of a p.

A digit is a number from 0 to 9.

To form letters correctly, you must begin in the correct starting place and move your pencil in the right direction.

All letters sit on the line, but some letters have ascenders, and some have descenders.

Placing your finger after a word can help you leave a space before the next word.

Letters within a word should be close together.

Make clear price labels for the gift shop items.

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Design Technology

Step 8

In this lesson children will:

Select the appropriate tool for a simple practical task.

Prepare some yummy treats for the museum café. Bake buns or biscuits and prepare delicious fruit juices or smoothies. Mmmm!

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Computing

Step 9

In this lesson children will:

Search for or retrieve digital content, including images and information, in digital folders and online, with supervision.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To search for digital content, the user needs to know the file name, file type and folder name or keywords and search terms to find the correct information.

What’s in a name? Use a search engine to investigate the meanings of some common dinosaur names. Word process the names and their meanings and use this information in your dinosaur displays.

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English

Step 10

In this lesson children will:

Speak in a way that is clear and easy to understand, beginning to stay on topic.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

To speak clearly, it is important to use an appropriate volume so that people can hear you. For example, you might need to speak more loudly to be heard in the playground than in the classroom.

Slowing down your speech slightly often makes it easier for other people to understand what you are saying.

Pausing after a sentence will help people to understand your meaning.

Orally rehearsing a speech can help you to stay on topic and speak clearly.

Be a palaeontologist or museum tour guide for a day! Take your visitors on a tour of your museum. Tell them about the exhibits and describe what it might have been like to live in the age of the dinosaurs.

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Computing

Step 11

In this lesson children will:

Use a range of computing hardware for different purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Hardware is the parts of a computer that you can touch, such as a mouse, tablet or floor robot.

Take and upload lots of photographs of your exhibits.

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English

Step 12

In this lesson children will:

Ask and answer questions beginning with question words.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

'Who', 'what', 'where', 'why', 'how' and 'when' are words that you can use at the start of a question.

Questions that open with these words are useful for finding out more information about people, places, objects, events and times.

Ask your visitors what they thought about their dinosaur experience.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed your Innovation Challenge.

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English

Lost Dino!

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Discover that Dino. The dinosaur has disappeared. Where could he be? Make a ‘lost’ poster, explaining what he looks like (include a picture), where he was last seen and the reward for his safe return. Display the posters around school and hope that someone spots him.

Note: Ask another member of staff to ‘find’ Dino and return him to class. Children could then ask questions to find out where he has been and what he has been doing. If Dino is missing for a longer period of time, postcards or emails with photographs attached could arrive for the children to read, giving clues about where he might

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English

Puppet show

In this lesson children will:

Participate effectively in role play and performances, and take turns in group discussions about their learning, including what has been read to them.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Role play is acting out stories or experiences.

Some behaviours help discussions, role play and performances to run smoothly and effectively, such as taking turns to speak, including everyone and not interrupting.

Perform a dinosaur puppet show using their puppets. Act out their dinosaur story or present information to the audience about dinosaurs, including possible reasons why they became extinct.

Note: Encourage the children to take on roles within their groups, such as narrator or puppeteer.

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English

Jokes and rhymes

In this lesson children will:

Retell, consider and be familiar with the characteristics of key stories, fairy stories and traditional tales. Recite some rhymes and poems by heart.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A rhyme is a word that has the same last sound as another word.

A poem is written in separate lines that sometimes end in a rhyme. The words are chosen because of how they sound and the images they create for a reader.

A fairy story has magical and unrealistic elements.

A traditional tale is rooted in real-life events and has been retold for many years.

Stories can be retold by recalling all the main events in order.

Read Dinosaur jokes and funny rhymes. Match joke questions with answers. Practise reading their favourite joke aloud to a partner or group, using their face and voice to make it extra funny. Try reciting by heart.

Note: Children could read their favourite dinosaur jokes as part of an assembly or take them home to entertain their families. They could also post them on their class blog or create a jokes page for the school newspaper.

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English

Imaginary dinosaurs

In this lesson children will:

Write a sentence or sequence of sentences for a given purpose, including short narratives.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

A sentence is a group of words that are connected to each other to make sense.

Sequences of sentences follow on from each other in a logical order.

Each piece of writing is written for a reason. This reason does not change throughout the piece.

A narrative is a description of sequenced events.

With a partner, create a new dinosaur and think of some funny names for it. Draw a picture of their dinosaur and consider what it might eat or sound like. Come up with some ‘Did you know...?’ dinosaur facts.

Note: Highlight the importance of clear presentation so that other children can read their facts easily. Remind children that their dinosaurs must have the characteristics of reptiles. Paint pictures or make models of the new dinosaurs. Have a dinosaur parade to showcase each one to the class.

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English

Dinosaur party

In this lesson children will:

Write for a range of purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Texts can be written for a range of purposes including to inform or entertain.

Plan a dinosaur party. Create invitations, choosing appropriate paper and using interesting lettering for the heading. Include the date and time of the party and highlight the theme and dress code. Deliver the invitations to classmates, children in other classes or even parents and carers.

Note: Highlight the importance of clear and neat handwriting so that other children can read their invitations easily. Ask the children to compile lists of things they might need for the party.

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Computing

Sharing our learning

In this lesson children will:

Begin to use a range of software for different purposes.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Software is the programs that are used by a computer, such as word processing software, presentation software or image editing software.

Create a digital presentation to share interesting facts and information they have learned about dinosaurs and fossils. Use images from an image bank or online and include keywords, such as before, after and long ago, as part of their presentation.

Be prepared to answer questions about their learning.

Note: Use exciting transitions to put the children’s presentations together.

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Computing

Stop motion dinosaurs

In this lesson children will:

Select appropriate software to complete given tasks using text, images, audio and video clips.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Software is the programs that are used by a computer, such as word processing software, presentation software or image editing software. It can be used to create and combine digital content for different audiences and purposes.

Direct a dinosaur movie. Make a short, stop motion animation using model dinosaurs. Plan the film using a storyboard and decide on the characters and plot. Make a background for the film using a large sheet of paper or card and bring it to life using collage techniques. Take photographs using a digital camera or tablet, then upload to video editing or animation software to create the movie.

Note: Remind children to keep their camera or tablet very still while they take each photograph. Use tape to indicate the camera tripod position on the floor or table in case it is moved by accident. Children will need lots of patience as each second of film requires many still images.

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Music

Adding a soundtrack

In this lesson children will:

Create, select and combine sounds and rhythms using a variety of instruments, objects and the voice.

By the end of this lesson children should know:

Sounds can be made by playing tuned or untuned instruments, using the voice, hitting, shaking or scraping objects, or using the body to make percussive sounds. A rhythm is a pattern or grouping of long and short sounds and is one of the basic elements of music.

Create a soundtrack for their dinosaur movies using percussion instruments, everyday objects and their voices. Record and edit the soundtrack using a simple audio editing package.

Note: Hold a film premiere for the dinosaur movies. Invite parents, carers and other classes to watch.

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Geography

Animal extinction!

In this lesson children will:

Name and locate the world's seven continents and five oceans on a world map.

Locate on a world map the country and continent of animals at risk of extinction. These include the white rhinoceros (Africa), giant panda (Asia), bald eagle (North America), scarlet macaw (South America), polar bear (the Arctic), koala (Australia), ibex (Europe) and blue whale (found in many oceans but prefers colder waters, such as the Southern Ocean). Add country and continent names to a blank world map and draw each animal on the correct country or continent.

Note: Children should have access to world maps and globes to explore areas of land and sea.

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Design and Technology

Making and baking

In this lesson children will:

Measure and weigh food items using non-standard measures, such as spoons and cups.

Make dinosaur biscuits, measuring ingredients and using the correct tools to mix and roll dough. Decorate after baking using a range of decorative ingredients.

Evaluate through tasting.