Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • To observe changes across the seasons.

Working scientifically

  • To spot patterns in data.

Success criteria

Knowledge

  • I can identify changes that occur in each
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National curriculum

Science

Plants

Pupils should be taught to:

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

The following activity aims to recap the following key facts from the unit Science, Year 1, Seasonal changes: The four seasons and the typical weather in each. Summer has the most daylight hours and winter has the fewest. The twelve months of the year. Display the Presentation: Seasonal changes and ask the pupils to recall…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could explore ‘The Oak Tree’ storybook before the lesson and describe pictures showing seasons or weather; could compare only two tree heights, e.g. short and tall.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should measure tree widths with a tape measure and record the data on whiteboards instead of using string; should use a tablet to research if taller trees have wider trunks and share their findings with the class.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the typical weather

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Vocabulary definitions

  • data

    The information you collect when you observe.

  • life cycle

    The stages a plant goes through to grow more plants.

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