Learning objective

Knowledge

  • To apply knowledge of plant life and growth.

Working scientifically

  • To identify and suggest changes to an enquiry.

Success criteria

Knowledge

  • I can identify the effects of different variables

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National curriculum

Science

Plants

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Explore

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: In the spotlight and ask the children to look at the image. Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each) and read the slide to the children. Hand out the children’s life cycle diagrams from Lesson 4: Flowers to help them if needed. Take feedback and address any misconceptions. The children may suggest: Which part…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use the stem sentences to help them draw conclusions; could use the modelled example to help them complete the Activity: Controlling variables.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should suggest steps, other than those presented, in the method that could be improved.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the effects of

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Vocabulary definitions

  • conclude

    To apply knowledge to find patterns and spot relationships.

  • evaluate

    To make changes to improve something.

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