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April 29, 2017 / General Teaching

Finding Out About the Origins of Millipedes and Crabs

Newly Described Canadian Fossil Sheds Light on the Origin of Mandibles Fossils collected from the famous Burgess Shale deposits in British Columbia (Canada), have shed light on the origins of […]
April 20, 2017 / General Teaching, Key Stage 1/2

Year 4 Study the Stone Age

Year 4 and Stone Age Art Year 4 children at Great Wood Primary have been studying the topic “Stone Age to the Bronze Age”. As part of a rich and […]
April 18, 2017 / Early Years Foundation Reception

The Tactile Qualities of the Schleich Brachiosaurus

In Praise of the Schleich Brachiosaurus Dinosaur Model It’s big and chunky and great for creative, imaginative play. Furthermore, the new for 2017 Schleich Brachiosaurus has some beautifully created, giant […]
April 10, 2017 / General Teaching, Key Stage 1/2

Stone Age Cave Paintings

“Stone Age to Bronze Age” Teaching about history to lower key stage two pupils can be quite a challenge for educationalists. Sometimes it can be difficult to engage and enthuse […]

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Finding Out About the Origins of Millipedes and Crabs