Dinosaurs (Downloadable)
Suitable for age 7-10. This lesson uses knowledge from the class topic in a creative way. The students will try to imagine just how long ago these creatures roamed this Earth. They will also consider the different dinosaur groups and what happened to them. They will be asked to discuss the various theories put forward to explain their extinction and perhaps add in a few of their own.
Key drama skills are movement and mime, configurative mime, discussion, documentary, group work, role of the expert.
*Adaptation For Classroom Setting. Clear a space for use as a presentation area.
Curriculum For Excellence
I can create, develop and sustain a realistic or stylised character through the use of voice, movement and language.
EXA 3-12a
I can respond to the experience of drama by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work.
EXA 0-15a / EXA 1-15a / EXA 2-15a / EXA 3-15a
I can discuss why people and events from a particular time in the past were important, placing them within a historical sequence.
SOC 2-06a
When I engage with others, I can respond in ways appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ contributions and use these to build on thinking.
LIT 2-02a
I can recognise how the features of spoken language can help in communication, and I can use what I learn.
Having explored and analysed the features of spoken language, I can use these, adopting an appropriate register to suit my purpose and audience.
ENG 3-03a
