Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the units Light and reflection and Circuits, batteries and switches.
Working scientifically
- To gather and record data.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can recall a range of light sources.
- I
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National curriculum
Science
Animals including humans
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Light odd one out and ask the children to discuss in pairs which word from each row they think is the odd one out and why.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Light and reflection throughout the lesson to support their use of relevant vocabulary; could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Light and shadows from the Year 3 light unit to revise older vocabulary and concepts while working; should use the Activity: Investigating light protection results table if their own version is incomplete or difficult to use; could use the Resource: Investigating light protection method or watch the Pupil video: Investigating light protection to support completion of the practical work.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should implement a method with strategies to keep multiple control variables the same.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling a range of light sources;
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Vocabulary definitions
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circuit diagram
A type of scientific drawing to show the components and layout of an electrical circuit.
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control variable
A variable that needs to be kept the same.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y6: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
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
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th November, 2024
