Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To describe the properties of everyday materials.
Working scientifically
- To plan how to carry out a test.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can use natural materials to make an
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National curriculum
Science
Everday materials
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
See
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Pupil video: Properties of materials
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given a structure as a starting point for the building task; could have suitable materials pre-selected to use in the building task; could be given guidance about suitable material choices during the building task.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could ask further questions and suggest how they could be answered, for example, can you build a strong animal home?; could include additional features in their animal homes, such as a soft area for sleeping, an area to store food and entrances or tunnels; should evaluate their animal homes by reflecting on what they would improve next time.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: building an animal home
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Vocabulary definitions
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material
What objects are made from.
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natural
Things in nature not made by humans.
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