Learning objective
Knowledge
- To recognise that the strength of some materials can be changed.
Working scientifically
- To record data in a block graph.
Success criteria
Working scientifically
- I can
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National curriculum
Science
Working scientifically
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Cross-curricular links
Maths
Measurement
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Describe the properties and ask the pupils to talk to their partners about what materials the objects are made from and why they are suitable for their purpose. Take feedback and clarify any misconceptions, referring to the following: Frying pan (metal and wood): the metal gets very hot so it cooks food.…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could have the Activity: Which paper fold makes the strongest bridge? enlarged to A3 and the category types pre-labelled; could have their A4 paper sheets pre-folded.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be given the Activity: Which paper fold makes the strongest bridge?: extension to label the axes’ titles and the y-axis scale in intervals of two (ensuring that they start with zero in line with the bold horizontal x-axis).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: measuring strength using non-standard
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Vocabulary definitions
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block graph
A graph to show grouped data using blocks.
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data
The information you collect when you observe.
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In this unit
Y1/2 (B) Assessment: Uses of everyday materials
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Objects and materials
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Which material is suitable?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Testing stretchiness
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Testing strength
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Eco-friendly materials
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th November, 2024
