The children have taken this idea into the classroom through a series of activities designed to encourage observation, questioning and creative thinking.

Inspired by David Attenborough’s own childhood interest in fossils, the class examined a range of fossils and discussed what they could tell us about life millions of years ago. They also used magnifying glasses to have a closer look at the natural world just outside their classroom, discovering that there is often far more to see when we take the time to look carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The children analysed photographs of David Attenborough from different stages of his life, including a fascinating image showing him introducing animals to a young King Charles and Princess Anne. They thought carefully about what each photograph revealed and what questions it raised.

One of the most popular activities challenged the class to find surprising links between David Attenborough and other people or topics. The children explored connections between David Attenborough and Jurassic Park, as well as David Attenborough and the Queen, using their reasoning skills to generate ideas and ask thoughtful questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout the week, the class added their discoveries, questions and ideas to a growing David Attenborough Curiosity Wall, creating an impressive display that celebrated the power of asking questions and learning about the world around us.