Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the unit States of matter.
Working scientifically
- To report on my findings.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe the stages of the water
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National curriculum
Science
States of matter
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading
Pupils should be taught to:
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the class into pairs and distribute whiteboards and pens (one between two). Show the link: BBC Teach – The water cycle and ask them to write down a list of keywords from the water cycle. Discuss the keywords as a class and finalise the list as follows: Evaporating. Condensing. Precipitation. Run off. Ask the…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Knowledge organiser: Science – States of matter to help them write their poems about the water cycle and create their posters; could leave out the method on their posters.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should include details of variables and the enquiry type used on their posters.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the stages of
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Vocabulary definitions
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condensing
The process of a gas changing into a liquid.
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evaporating
The process of a liquid changing into a gas.
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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: 20th August, 2024
