Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the unit Forces and magnets.
Working scientifically
- To conclude and evaluate the investigation.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe how friction helps with grip.
Working
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National curriculum
Science
Forces and magnets
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Number – number and place
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the class into groups of three and provide each group with the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Forces and magnets. Read through the box on the top right as a class to remind the children about the contact force of friction.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could label their bar chart using slide 13 of the bar chart; should use the Knowledge organiser to help them include the concept of friction in their conclusion.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could add the model bar data to their bar chart in order to make a direct comparison (the bars can be drawn over their data so that each bar looks like it has been divided into two sections); should include in their conclusion details of any results that did not fit the pattern (using the ‘washing line’ results to find anomalies).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing how friction helps
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Vocabulary definitions
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bar chart
A graph to show grouped data using different length bars.
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conclusion
A summary of what happened, using evidence and scientific knowledge.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y3: Does hand span affect grip strength?
Lesson 1: Investigating grip strength - Planning
Lesson 2: Investigating grip strength - Gathering data
Lesson 3: Investigating grip strength - Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Lesson 4: Extending
Lesson 5: Presenting
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 31st July, 2024
