Mary Anning (non-statutory)
I can talk about the importance of Mary Anning's work as a fossil hunter.
- Year 3
Mary Anning (non-statutory)
I can talk about the importance of Mary Anning's work as a fossil hunter.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mary Anning was a famous palaeontologist, known as one of the greatest fossil hunters to have ever lived.
- Male scientists at the time often did not credit her discoveries because she was a woman from a poor background.
- Today the Natural History Museum in London showcases several of Mary Anning's spectacular finds.
- There are still fossils to discover. Anyone could become a fossil hunter!
Keywords
Fossil - A fossil is the bones or remains of living things that are sometimes preserved in rocks.
Palaeontologist - A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies fossils and how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
Discovered - Discovered is when something has been found, especially if this is for the first time.
Evidence - Evidence is information which helps us to prove if something is true or not.
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that during the time that Mary Anning lived women did not work in science.
Explaining to the pupils that Mary Anning was a trail blazer and, although it was difficult for her to work in the field of science, she continued to prove new theories and develop knowledge of fossils.
Equipment
Secondary sources about Mary Anning will be needed, e.g. books/internet.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Palaeontology is the study of and how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
Q2.Fossils are the remains or imprints of ...
Q3.How long does it take a fossil to form? At least ...
Q4.Do all living things form a fossil when they die?
Q5.Using _________ in science is helpful as it can help us to understand how fossils have been formed. We cannot experience this for ourselves as it takes too long.
Q6.Match the type of fossil to its description.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.This is Mary , she made many important discoveries.
