Learning objective
Knowledge
- To observe changes across the four seasons.
Working scientifically
- To gather and record data about how seasons change over time.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe changes that take place in
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National curriculum
Science
Seasonal changes
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
Geography
Locational knowledge
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be given a copy of Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Seasonal changes to refer to; should be given the opportunity to feel some different water temperatures and describe their observations (see Cautions for health and safety guidance).
Pupils working at greater depth
Should make verbal predictions about the temperature in winter, spring and summer; could add labels and captions to their Activity: Observing seasons over time.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: understanding that a thermometer
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Vocabulary definitions
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data
The information you collect when you observe.
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predict
To guess what will happen.
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