Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
Testing light and UV transmission of different sunglasses through an enquiry to decide which pair work best.
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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 – Are some sunglasses safer than others? in Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses – Planning.
Suggested prior learning
This unit revises and builds on the learning from the previous Year 6 Science units.Lessons
Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses – Planning
Lesson 2: Investigating sunglasses – Gathering data
Lesson 3: Investigating sunglasses – Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Lesson 4: Investigating sunglasses – Extending
Lesson 5: Investigating sunglasses – Presenting
Key skills
This unit revisits the
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Key knowledge
This unit revises key
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Key vocabulary
adaptation
amphibian
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Unit resources
Y6 Science Knowledge organisers
A complete collection of the Year 6 Knowledge organisers referred to in this unit. The Making connections units do not…
Vocabulary display: Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others? unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language, Writing – composition.
Mathematics: Number – number and place value, Statistics.
RSE: Physical health and fitness, Health and prevention.
British values: Rule of law, Mutual respect.
