The Cutting Edge Workshop

This activity has curriculum links suitable for students in years 3 and 4 (KS2).

Pre-visit information and curriculum links PDF (1.1 MB)

Pre-visit information and curriculum links (from autumn 2013) PDF (483.0 KB)

Investigate how teeth are related to diet in this interactive workshop.

Pupils will:

  • handle, observe and compare a variety of animal skulls in order to identify different shapes of teeth
  • use and develop their scientific knowledge to understand that the shape of teeth makes them useful for different purposes

Learning themes: teeth and eating, using observations to draw conclusions, using scientific knowledge and understanding to explain observations; making comparisons and identifying associations.

Duration: 45 minutes

Capacity: 32 students

Dates:

Go to the events calendar to find forthcoming dates

Booking: book in advance by calling the Museum booking team on +44 (0)20 7942 5555.

All Key Stage 2 activities

School bookings

All school activities must be booked in advance. To book, please call our school bookings line between 08.30-16.00, Monday to Friday during term-time, or 10.00-13.00 during the school holidays.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5555