Learning objective
Working scientifically
- To carry out an experiment and record data in a table.
Success criteria
Working scientifically
- I can use a stopwatch.
- I
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National curriculum
Science
Living things and
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Woodlouse and crab and ask pairs to discuss similarities and differences between the two animals.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could demonstrate their understanding by drawing a picture of the woodlice in the Petri dish, labelling the damp and dry sides; should verbally explain what happened in the experiment and use their drawing to answer the question: do woodlice prefer damp or dry conditions?
Pupils working at greater depth
Should give reasoning for their predictions, for example, I think the woodlice will prefer the damp section because I have seen lots of woodlice in damp soil; should evaluate the method by considering ways in which it could be improved, for example, using more woodlice, using a larger container or taking measurements for a longer period of time.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using simple equipment to gather data;
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Vocabulary definitions
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comparative/fair test
A test comparing different things and observing what happens.
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conclusion
A summary of what has been found out.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y1/2 (B): Microhabitats
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Identifying and classifying minibeasts
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Introduction to scientific enquiry
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Minibeast hunt
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Planning an experiment
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Woodlice experiment
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: What is a botanist?