Fact Sheet 2

Evolution and Classification of the Thoroughbred Horse

YEAR 7

Resource Overview

Year 7
Horse evolution timeline activity
30 - 45 minutes
Year 7
Create a dichotomous key
25 - 30 minutes

This resource introduces students to the evolutionary history and classification of horses. Students learn about the physical adaptations that have enabled horses to survive and reproduce over time and understand how classification systems are used to group organisms based on their shared characteristics. The resource provides a hands-on opportunity for students to engage with classification using dichotomous keys.

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