Big Jurassic Classroom
The Big Jurassic Classroom resources support the teaching of rocks, fossils and evolution, bringing the wonder of the Jurassic Coast to your classroom.
OVERVIEW
Click to download the Teacher Guide
Click to download the Resource Pack
The Primary Science Teaching Trust has worked with the Jurassic Coast Trust since 2014, culminating in the production of The Big Jurassic Classroom book.
This free to download book brings together resources and information to show teachers how they can use their local environments to inspire interest in the UK’s geological history. The book includes exciting activities for learning about rocks, fossils and evolution. All the reproducible resources in the book are available at full size in a separate resource pack, also free to download.
The Big Jurassic Classroom book was developed by Carol Sampey (PSTT Area Mentor and Jurassic Coast Ambassador) with Ali Eley (Outreach Director).
In addition to the book and resource pack, all the materials developed in the initial phase of the collaboration with the Jurassic Coast Trust are available here.
Resources are available for 3 -7 year olds and 7-11 year olds.
A Teacher Guide explains:
- the appropriate age range for the activities
- subjects and topics covered
- resources needed
- what the activity is about
An Activity Pack provides:
- images
- worksheets
- instructions for carrying out the activities.
RESOURCES FOR AGES 3-7
Teacher Guide
RESOURCES FOR AGES 7-11
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Safety Notice and Disclaimer
The PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.
The PSTT is not liable for the actions or activities of any reader or anyone else who uses the information in these resource pages or the associated classroom materials. The PSTT assumes no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information contained in these resources. The PSTT recommends that a full risk assessment is carried out before undertaking in the classroom any of the practical investigations contained in the resources.
All materials are ©Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) and are freely available to download and share for educational purposes. Whilst educators are free to adapt the resources to suit their own needs, acknowledgement of copyright on all original materials must be included. Rights to images included in the resource have been purchased for PSTT use only – as such, these images may only be used as part of this resource and may not copied into or used in other materials.