Begin the lesson by introducing the fascinating world of woolly mammoths. Discuss their existence during the Ice Age and their adaptations for survival in cold climates.

Engage students with a thought-provoking question: 'How do we know about animals that lived thousands of years ago?'

Discuss the characteristics and adaptations of woolly mammoths, such as their thick fur and fat layer, which helped them survive the Ice Age.

Explain the factors leading to their extinction, including climate change and human hunting.

Watch the video 'Organisms of the Past – Wooly Mammoths' to explore the life and extinction of woolly mammoths, highlighting their adaptations and the impact of climate change.

Explore how scientists study extinct organisms through fossil evidence and cave paintings.

Engage students in a hands-on activity to create a fossil using materials like quick-setting plaster and modeling clay. This activity helps students understand the fossilization process.

Have students research and present on another extinct animal, focusing on its adaptations and reasons for extinction.

Use the 'Discovering the Ice Age' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the Ice Age and the extinction processes.

Facilitate a class discussion on the impact of climate change on ancient organisms and draw parallels to modern-day climate challenges.

Administer the 'Learning From Fossils' assessment to test students' ability to analyze and interpret fossil data.

Encourage students to explore more about paleontology and the study of ancient organisms through additional resources and museum visits.