Making connections: How does the flow of liquids compare?
Exploring the relationship between viscosity and the flow of liquids through scientific enquiry.
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 the flow of liquids compare? in Lesson 1: Investigating liquids – Planning.
Suggested prior learning
This unit revises and builds on learning from the previous Year 4 Science units.Lessons
Lesson 1: Investigating liquids – Planning
Lesson 2: Investigating liquids – Gathering data
Lesson 3: Investigating liquids – Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Lesson 4: Investigating liquids – Extending
Lesson 5: Investigating liquids – Presenting
Key skills
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Key knowledge
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Assessment – Science Y4: How does the flow of liquids compare?
Assessment – Science Y4: How does the flow of liquids compare? Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading, Writing – composition.
Maths: Measurement, Statistics, Number (fractions).
British values: Mutual respect.
Build on the learning
Materials: Mixtures and separation
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