Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the units States of matter and Sound and vibrations.
Working scientifically
- To conclude and evaluate the investigation.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe how sound travels in solids,
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National curriculum
Science
States of matter
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 hand out the Knowledge organiser: Science – Sound and vibrations. Display the Presentation: Sound waves, showing sound waves travelling through water.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Knowledge organiser: Science – States of matter to help them answer the questions in the Attention grabber; could label their bar chart using slide 10; should use the Knowledge organiser: Science – States of matter to help them write their conclusion.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should discuss and identify causes of anomalous data (e.g. starting or stopping the timer too early or late, using the wrong number of drops or holding the laminated card at the wrong angle); could determine the trustworthiness to be amber due to the difficulty of controlling some variables).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing how sound travels
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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 Y4: How does the flow of liquids compare?
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
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 31st July, 2024
