Skulls 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about features to suggest whether a skull is from a herbivore. Question 1Change answer Hamish found this animal skull. He thought that it was the skull of a herbivore. Give two features of this skull that suggest it came from a herbivore: Hamish found this animal skull. He thought that it was the skull of a herbivore. Give two features of this skull that suggest it came from a herbivore: 1. 2. Task administration: This task can be completed by pencil and paper or online. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Living World Keywords: Life processes, herbivores, skulls Description of task: Task: Students describe two features of a skull that suggest it comes from a herbivore. Assessment focus: features of a herbivore's skull. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Gather and interpret data This resource provides opportunities to discuss how making careful observations of differences and similarities of features help classify animals. Science capability: Gather and interpret data (TKI) Science capabilities: Gather and interpret data Answers/responses: Y10 (12/1997) Any 2 of: Eye sockets point sideways Lack of canines Gap between front and back teeth Large molars/grinding molars Other correct 2 correct – very difficult 1 correct – moderate Skulls on the farm explores the same concept but provides more formative information. It could be used before this resource.
