Biology KS3: Operation Awesome

In this entertaining BBC series students explore a range of amazing practical science challenges with presenter Steve Mould.

The short films below will be relevant for teaching science at Key Stage 2 and Biology at Key Stage 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at Second and Third Level in Scotland.

How dinosaurs footprints get made in solid rock. video

A group of children are challenged to find real dinosaur footprints on the beach – and discover why it takes many millions of years for footprints to be made in solid rock.

How dinosaurs footprints get made in solid rock

How to calculate the height of a dinosaur from its footprint. video

How do you find the height of the dinosaur from dinosaur footprints? Because human and dinosaur legs are similar, you can do it by measuring the length of your own leg and foot.

How to calculate the height of a dinosaur from its footprint