Making connections: How does the flow of liquids compare?

Exploring the relationship between viscosity and the flow of liquids through scientific enquiry.

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Introducing 'Making connections' in Science

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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

Knowledge

  • To revise the units States of matter and Classification and changing habitats.

Working scientifically

  • To plan a comparative test.
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Lesson 2: Investigating liquids – Gathering data

Knowledge

  • To revise the unit Electricity and circuits.

Working scientifically

  • To gather and record data.
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Lesson 3: Investigating liquids – Analysing, concluding and evaluating

Knowledge

  • To revise the units States of matter and Sound and vibrations.

Working scientifically

  • To conclude and evaluate the investigation.
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Lesson 4: Investigating liquids – Extending

Knowledge

  • To revise the unit Digestion and food.

Working scientifically

  • To observe carefully and apply these observations to problem solve.
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Lesson 5: Investigating liquids – Presenting

Knowledge

  • To revise the unit States of matter.

Working scientifically

  • To report on my findings.
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Key skills

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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

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Cross-curricular opportunities

English: Reading, Writing – composition.

Maths: Measurement, Statistics, Number (fractions).

British values: Mutual respect.

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Materials: Mixtures and separation

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