Mary Anning (non-statutory)
I can talk about the importance of Mary Anning's work as a fossil hunter.
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!
Common misconception
Children may believe that during the time that Mary Anning lived women did not work in science.
Explaining to the children 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.
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 the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found.
Evidence - Evidence is information which helps us to prove if something is true or not.
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
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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