Learning objectives
Science in action
- To describe some uses of satellites and the problems posed by space junk.
Working scientifically
- To use temperature data to make predictions about climate change.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can list some of the uses of
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National curriculum
Science
Earth and space
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before the lesson, make sure any clocks are covered so the children cannot see the time. Arrange the class into their pairs from Lesson 5: Time and hand out the sundials they made and a compass (unless their sundial contains a compass). Take the children outside if it is sunny so they can use their sundials…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Resource: Design prompts (support) to help them create their design; could view the completed graph of slide 9 of the Presentation: Satellites and climate change to help them draw the line of best fit on their own graph.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use the link: Kiddle to research and write a short biography in their books for either Tom Wagg (a British astrophysicist who discovered a new planet when he was just 15) or Mae Jemison (the first African American woman to travel to space); could choose an extension activity relating to the Earth and space unit from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Earth and space.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing some of the uses of
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can list some of the uses of satellites, including communicating and gathering data.
- I can explain that space junk poses a problem to satellites because it can collide with them and cause damage.
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Vocabulary definitions
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artificial satellite
A human-made object that orbits a planet.
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climate change
A change in the Earth’s temperature, weather and rainfall over a long time.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th December, 2024
