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Our Lower KS2 Fossils topic takes an in depth look at fossils.
Our Lower KS2 Fossils topic takes an in depth look at fossils.

Coprolite Model Activity

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Activity Six - Coprolite Model

Activity 6
Coprolite Model

  • Coprolite Video
  • ¾ cup plain flour
  • ½ cup salt
  • ¼ cup instant coffee granules
  • Water
  • Uncooked pasta (fusilli / penne)
  • Green paper / leaves
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic cup
  • Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc3/3.1b describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock
  • Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials

Activity 6 - Coprolite Model

Activity 6
Coprolite Model

Practical Resources:

  • Coprolite Video
  • ¾ cup plain flour
  • ½ cup salt
  • ¼ cup instant coffee granules
  • Water
  • Uncooked pasta (fusilli / penne)
  • Green paper / leaves
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic cup

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
  • Sc3/3.1b describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock
  • Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials

Downloads:


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How do I use this activity?

In this activity your child will find out about coprolite, which is fossilised animal poo. They will consider how this trace fossil is created and how it can be used to find out about the behaviour and diet of extinct animals. They will create a model of a coprolite fossil using their imagination to consider which animal it may have belonged to and whether that animal was a carnivore or herbivore.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Art and Science. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our Lower Key Stage Two topics where you will find great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children. There are plenty of subjects for you to choose from, so you’ll be delighted with the wide range when planning your day.

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