Introducing 'Making connections' in Science
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recall key knowledge from previous units.
- Apply knowledge in new contexts.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Carry out a full scientific enquiry.
For more information about this unit, please see the Teacher video: Making connections – How does hand span affect grip strength? in Lesson 1: Investigating grip strength – Planning.
Suggested prior learning
This unit revises and builds on learning from the previous Year 3 Science units.Lessons
Lesson 1: Investigating grip strength – Planning
Lesson 2: Investigating grip strength – Gathering data
Lesson 3: Investigating grip strength – Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Lesson 4: Investigating grip strength – Extending
Lesson 5: Investigating grip strength – Presenting
Key skills
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Key knowledge
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
Assessment – Science Y3: Does hand span affect grip strength?
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Y3 Science Knowledge organisers
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Unit vocabulary
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Policy support
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Long-term plan
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Knowledge and skills progression
Equipment list
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Unit vocabulary
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Assessment
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National curriculum mapping
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
Maths: Measurement, Number and place value, Statistics.
British values: Mutual respect.
Build on the learning
Animals: Digestion and food
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