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Subjects

Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Lesson 1: Do taller trees have wider trunks?

Investigating if taller trees have wider trunks by measuring and looking for patterns in the data.

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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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Cross-curricular links

British values

Mutual respect.

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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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